[ref. c35218202] Community Occupational Therapist - Community Allied Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau77087.0 - 107600.0 - Dargaville
This role is a community-based role, working collaboratively to support patients through equipment, modification and rehab solutions to maximise their independence, safety and wellbeing at home.Click here to view the position description.About the Team/Service/LocationThe Whangarei Community Occupational Therapy Team work with people with long term, or age-related conditions including dementia, frailty and Neurological Conditions.
Our Occupational Therapy team works closely with other community disciplines such as Physiotherapists, Speech-language Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, and Allied Health Assistants.We also work closely with the wider regional teams that sit in Kaitaia, Bay of Islands and Kaipara.For more information on living and working in Northland, click hereAbout youWe are looking for Occupational Therapists who have a wide range of skills and with a strong interest in working in a community setting to assist individuals and families to manage the impact of diagnosis and/or long-term health conditions.
An Enable or Accessible accredited assessor would be a strongly desirable.We require you to bring your holistic skills, enthusiasm and passion to achieve the best outcome for your patients. You will be able to and have a clear understanding of the health needs of our Māori and Pacific Island communities.Current registration and holder of an annual practicing certificateCurrent Full New Zealand drivers licenseMinimum of 2 years post registration experience working with older adults and in a team environmentSound clinical skillsDemonstrated ability to build rapport with patient and whānau from all backgroundsIf you are passionate about being the best you can be, thrive on working in a team setting and are ready to expand your practice further then wed love to hear from you.
We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the right skills and experience who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori and Pacific Peoples communities.Working 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 4 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sharney Smith at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.