Occupational Therapistat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato -
Two positions permanent, full
- time / 1 FTE per positionRural and Community ServicesBased in Thames
- Working East Coast ThamesBased in Morrinsville Covering Central and Northern Waikato Health 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 RolesYou will be part of a multi-disciplinary team.You will manage your own caseload and wait list.
Ideally candidates will have accreditation in Wheeled Mobility & Postural Management Level 1 (Enable NZ), however training will be provided for the successful candidates if required.ThamesThis role is based on the east coast Thames area, servicing this Thames community.
You will provide occupational therapy services to clients within their home environment and occasionally on the Thames Hospital in-patient wards.MorrinsvilleThis role is based at Community Services Morrinsville, servicing the community across the central and northern Waikato area.
You will provide occupational therapy services to clients within their home environment.Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/ServiceAllied Health is a department of the Waikato District that provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetic, Audiology & Newborn Hearing screening, Social Work, and Psychology services.
Staff within these professions are all involved in direct client care and work in a wide range of situations to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they work with.
Allied Health staff work in partnership with individuals and their family/whānau to facilitate relationships and a smooth journey through the healthcare system.
About youRegistration and current annual practicing certificate with Te Poari Whakaora Ngangahau o Aotearoa (the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand).Ideally 2 x years clinical experience.An ability to live and lead the Waikato District values of:Whakamana
- Give and earn respect.Whakarongo
- Listen to me; talk to me.Mauri Pai
- Fair Play.Whakapakari
- Growing the good.Kotahitanga
- Stronger Together.A commitment to achieving excellent clinical and business outcomes based on quality service delivery and outstanding and empathetic patients care.Ability to manage a complex caseload of patients across the age continuum.An ability to work autonomously completing comprehensive clinical assessments, as well as use adult teaching principles to engage health consumers.A strong team focus, and excellent communication and inter-personal skills.A full clean New Zealand drivers license.Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for 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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking hereAll applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 2 April 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at Kaitlin.Basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.