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: Annette McCoy Deputy Registrar

Email: Annette.McCoy@odob.health.nz

Tel: +64 4 474 0704

Recertification enquiries

Contact: Adele Shoebridge Recertification Officer

Email: Adele.Shoebridge@odob.health.nz

Tel: +64 4 474 0702

Risk of Harm notification, Covid-19 enquiries or other enquiries

Contact: Elmarie Stander Registrar

Email:  Elmarie Stander@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.