Careers
We need talented people to help us end avoidable blindness and improve eye health in the Pacific.
Help us end avoidable blindness
We’re inspired by the work and life of our founder, Kiwi eye doctor Fred Hollows, and his vision to provide high-quality eye care to everyone who needs it.
We work with communities throughout the Pacific to restore sight and create sustainable change. We train local doctors, nurses and health workers to deliver eye care services in their own communities, and we partner with governments to strengthen local eye care systems. We build and equip clinics, and come up with innovative ways to reach people in need — like our Mobile Eye Clinic in Fiji.
Here in New Zealand we raise vital funds to support the delivery of this work.
Our Values
Integrity
Our relationships with supporters, partners and those with whom we work are carried out with integrity, transparency, honesty and objectivity.
Responsibility
We protect the health, wellbeing, safety and security of our workers, patients and students.
Respect
We treat people fairly, with dignity and respect.
Accountability
We have a responsibility towards our people, partners and communities, as well as property, and information. We adhere to laws, regulations and policies that are relevant to the areas in which we operate.
Current vacancies
Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology - Papua New Guinea
We are seeking a person who is passionate about training eye doctors for Papua New Guinea to take on the role of Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology and join us in our mission of eliminating avoidable blindness in PNG.
As part of the University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences, this role works in close collaboration with the PNG Chief Ophthalmologist and Port Moresby General Hospital Eye Care Team, and the eye sector countrywide. It will draw on professional and collegial support available through The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ Medical Director and our network of Pacific ophthalmologists. As the Senior Lecturer, you will teach, mentor, and support postgraduate ophthalmology students, ensuring they receive comprehensive academic, clinical and surgical training to become effective ophthalmologists. Over the next two years you will play a key role in transitioning the Post Graduate Diploma in Eye Care and Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology) programmes into the brand new, purpose built, PNG Centre for Eye Health, which is due to open in 2026.
The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced Ophthalmologist with expertise in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS), internationally recognised qualifications, and a passion for teaching. Experience in low-resource settings and familiarity with PNG or the Pacific is a plus. Willingness to travel within PNG is required. An accommodation allowance and car will be provided to the successful candidate, as well as a very competitive salary.
View the position description for the full details. If you have any other questions, email our friendly team at recruitment@hollows.nz.
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@hollows.nz
Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) Lead - Auckland
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) Lead to join The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing MERL frameworks that support the Foundation's mission of eliminating avoidable blindness and strengthening health systems across seven Pacific countries. Your work will ensure our programmes are impactful, accountable, and continually improving.
As the MERL Lead, you will work closely with our Programme team and Pacific partners to support sustainable health solutions, with a focus on gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and climate change. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing eye care initiatives while fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. If you are data-driven, committed to social justice, and excited to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply.
General Manager, Madang Eye Clinic - Papua New Guinea
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the operations at the Madang Eye Clinic in Papua New Guinea. In this key role, you will oversee the delivery of eye care services, training programs for eye care professionals, and nationwide outreach activities. Reporting to the Papua New Guinea Country Manager, you’ll manage a diverse team of clinical leaders, trainers, and administrative staff, ensuring the clinic runs efficiently and provides high-quality patient care.
As General Manager, you will work closely with the Madang Provincial Health Authority, the Madang Provincial Hospital, and Divine Word University to strengthen eye health systems across the region. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in tackling avoidable blindness in Papua New Guinea. If you have strong operational, people management, and partnership skills, and are passionate about health systems strengthening, we encourage you to apply.
To apply or to learn more about the role, email us at recruitment@hollows.nz
Volunteer with us
Right now we don’t have the capacity to take on any further volunteer staff.
If you would like to help us keep Fred's vision alive, you can visit our fundraising page to learn about all the different ways you can help to restore sight.
We are a Fairtrade Organisation
We’re committed to being socially and environmentally responsible in all that we do. This approach affects the way we go about our mission to restore sight in the Pacific. Our Auckland office is also committed to purchasing and promoting fair trade products in our workplace.
By choosing fair trade we’re also supporting Fairtrade ANZ who work in the Pacific region to ensure stable prices, decent working conditions, and the empowerment of farmers and workers. We want to be sure the products we use daily were traded fairly and give back to producer communities.