Occupational Therapist - Auckland
Join our expert team of Occupational Therapists!Occupational Therapist– Part-time up to 0.7fteFixed term role for 5 months: 12/05/2025-30/09/2025 Allied Health Inpatient Team, North Shore Hospital· An exciting opportunity awaits: This position will give you the opportunity to provide quality early assessment, intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning through a patient centred approach within an acute medical ward at North Shore Hospital.Benefits:Supportive team structure, with support from a clinical leader, clinical coach, advanced clinicians and senior therapists.In-house career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunitiesHardworking, positive and fun team environmentRegular weekly/monthly supervisionAccess to our free Employee Assistance ProgrammeReimbursement of your APC annuallyDiscounts at some great companies via our Waitematā Work Perks networkHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWhether you are a new graduate occupational therapist looking for a supportive, fun, entry level position, or an experienced therapist looking to dip their toes into an acute hospital setting, this could be the role for you!In this staff grade OT role, you will be a part of a great team of experienced therapists, working together to provide a high standard of assessment, intervention, and discharge planning and coordination to a wide range of patients requiring acute hospital admission.
You will be an instrumental part of our interdisciplinary team, collaborating and working with patients to achieve positive health outcomes.About the Team/Service/ LocationOur team of acute occupational therapists works across a wide variety of inpatient wards, including (but not limited to) orthopaedics, surgical, general medical and ED/ADU.We are a close-knit team who are dedicated to providing a high standard of care to our Waitematā community.For more information on living and working in North Shore, Auckland click hereAbout youOur ideal candidate will:Be a registered Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing CertificateHave a passion for inpatient, acute careBe committed to team work and fostering interdisciplinary collaborationHave an ability to be flexible and adaptable within a busy, fast-paced work environmentBe eager and willing to learnPlease click here for position descriptionWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6/5/2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brittany Kemble, Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader at Brittany.Kemble@waitematadhb.govt.nz or Nicola Hartley, Allied Health Team Manager at Nicola.Hartley@waitematadhb.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.