The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board welcomes communication from the public.
Office hours
The Board secretariat office hours are 8.30am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday. If you you wish to meet with a staff member, we advise you contact us first to make an appointment. A voice mail service is in operation for times when staff are unavailable.
During the Red light setting, Phase 2 and 3 of the COVID-19 Protection Framework
All Board staff are currently working remotely and may be working flexible hours during the current Omicron outbreak. If you cannot get hold of the right person immediately, please leave a message or send an email, and you will be contacted promptly.
General enquiries
Email: Enquiries@odob.health.nz
Tel: +64 4 381 9075
Financial enquiries
Email: Finance@odob.health.nz
Tel: +64 4 381 9075
Registration & APC enquiries
Contact: Elmarie Registrar
Email: registrations@odob.health.nz
Tel: +64 4 474 0704
Recertification enquiries
Contact: Adele Shoebridge Recertification Officer
Email: cpd@odob.health.nz
Tel: +64 4 474 0702
Risk of Harm notification, Covid-19 enquiries or other enquiries
Contact: Elmarie Stander Registrar
Email: registrar@odob.health.nz
Tel: +64 4 474 0705
Send us mail
PO Box 9644,
Wellington 6141
If you want to courier a document the physical address is:
Level 5, 22 Willeston Street
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Registered Optometrists/Dispensing Opticians should note their registration number in any communication to the Board.
