Clinical Tutor Optometry

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

The School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) operates a full scope optometry clinic with a large and diverse patient base on the Grafton campus and a mobile optometry clinic providing full service via the Vision Bus Aotearoa (VBA). The VBA operates in partnership with various community-based organisations including schools in the Auckland region and marae.

We are seeking a clinical tutor in optometry (official title Professional Teaching Fellow) in the School of Optometry and Vision Science from March 2026. The role is fixed-term for 3 years due to the funding arrangements.

This role will be based primarily on the Vision Bus Aotearoa which visits community-based organisations and locations around the Auckland region and beyond with some activities based on the Grafton campus. From time to time it will be necessary to drive the mobile clinic to a site and set up equipment for the days activities.

As part of the role you will also provide clinical teaching and supervision in the teaching clinics and potentially pre-clinical laboratories and at times provide optometric services to the public. Administrative activities associated with the coordination of courses may also form part of your responsibilities.

Applicants should hold a current Annual Practising Certificate as an optometrist in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain this by the time of employment beginning. Visit for more information.

This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE three full days between 8:30am-5:30pm).

The salary range for this position is $105791 - $139199 (pro rated) depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū About the team

The School of Optometry and Vision Science is a part of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. We are the only Optometry school in New Zealand and one of eight schools in the region with accreditation from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. Our accreditation enables graduates to practice optometry in New Zealand and in Australia without the need to undertake additional examinations. The university operates a full scope optometry clinic with a large and diverse patient base at its Grafton Campus as well as external clinics at other sites.

He kōrero mōu About you

You will have a passion for teaching and supporting the growth of the next generation of students so it is imperative that communication and interpersonal skills come naturally to you. 

This role would be suitable for someone with a broad general optometric background including dispensing as well as those with subspecialty interests.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

We believe in supporting our staff to thrive. As well as our normal Staff Benefits support will be provided for the development of areas of clinical subspecialty and excellence including financial support for continuing professional development. The annual fees for NZAO membership PI insurance and the Annual Practising Certificate will also be paid.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Sunday 18 January 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Inquiries should be addressed to the Associate Head (Clinical Teaching) Dr Geraint Phillips at telephone 64 (0)or email: .  Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information :

Equity

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time