Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board

Board staff

Lindsey Riley - Registrar

Lindsey was appointed as the Board's Registrar in November 2011.  She has a BA in English and Film from Victoria University of Wellington.  Lindsey's employment history includes 5 years in the health regulation sector working for two different health regulatory authorities specialising in registration, complaints, conduct, competence, and education.

Lindsey's responsibilities include managing the Board's operations, advising the Board on legal and policy issues, and overseeing implementation of the Board's functions under the Act.

 

Chris McKeown - Deputy Registrar

Chris was appointed as the Board’s Deputy Registrar in November 2011. Chris has a strong administration background and has previously worked in the health and education sectors for an academic institute and more recently for an independent training organisation.

Chris' responsibilities as Deputy Registrar include managing all applications for registration and practising certificates, implementing the Board's self audit processes and assisting the Registrar with policy development. 

 

Health Regulatory Authorities Secretariat (HRAS)

The Board shares secretariat services and office space with four other health regulatory authorities.  This includes a 1/5th share of an Office Manager and an Office Assistant.  The Office Manager is responsible for the Board's accounts, and the Office Assistant acts as receptionist and provides general secretarial and data entry services.

 

 

Contact Us

Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board

Level 3, Freemason House, 195-201, Willis Street,
Wellington 6011
P O Box 10-140, Wellington 6143, New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 474 0705, Fax +64 4 474 0709

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