Occupational Therapist - North East Community Service Team

• Full time fixed term position, to support the winter season through to 30 September 2026
• ASAP start
• Based at Princess Margaret Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country’s largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

Based at Princess Margaret Hospital, our North/East Community Services Team is a large interdisciplinary team working with clients in the community with a goal of maintaining patient independence. We offer assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of older persons.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking occupational therapy assessments and developing and implementing intervention and treatment plans in conjunction with the client and whānau
• Assess, inform, coach and rehabilitate clients in their health journey
• Managing and prioritising a busy caseload
• Carrying out assessments and treatments plans in a holistic manner with a view to possible referral to other disciplines and support agencies
• Take pride in supporting clients to navigate the health system and enable great outcomes
• You will be able to work autonomously in the community while being backed by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team
• Ensuring timely assessment of patient needs on discharge to ensure optimum support is provided as they return to their homes 

About You

Your skills will include:

• Flexibility and adaptability to work as a member of an inter-disciplinary team
• Enthusiasm for knowledge sharing across and beyond your discipline
• The ability to establish an early rapport with patients and families, and interact with a wide range of people from varying backgrounds
• As this is a community position and travel is required, a full NZ Driver’s license is essential
• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
• Demonstrated specialty area experience and professional development is preferable

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 14th June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert,  we encourage you to apply early.  

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