Hawera - Occupational Therapist

Advert Occupational therapist

• Allied Health Professional ART and ARTHA (TAR06199)Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora TaranakiTaranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga
• Taranaki Together, A Healthy CommunityPermanent, Permanent, Part time role (70 hours per fortnight)Based in New PlymouthRostered service, operating Mon
• Sun 7am to 5:30pm5 years post graduate experience preferredNZ Annual Practising Certificate essentialCurrent rights to live and work in NZDrivers Licence essential for this role.Are you a qualified Occupational therapist with a current APC and able to practise in New Zealand?We are welcoming applications from competent, suitably qualified occupational therapists who will be providing caring and best practice occupational therapy services to our patients and puts them at the centre of everything we do.Kōrero mō te tūranga
• About the roleStimulating, interdisciplinary position available for vibrant, future focus occupational therapist; that would like to build their experience and looking for an opportunity to work within a future focussed model of patient care.You will join our Allied Response Team (ART) / Allied Response Team Home Assessment (ART/ARTHA).

The ART/ARTHA team works as an essential member of Health New Zealands Emergency Department (ED) in New Plymouth, and across the in-patient teams as well as community.The purpose of the ART/ARTHA service is to work alongside clinical staff to provide a holistic rapid response to a patients care and support needs.

By providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social work assessments and services, ART/ARTHA support medical teams to put in place rapid treatment/therapy and short-term package of services that supports patients when they are discharge from hospital care.ART/ARTHA is a unique and diverse team that works interdisciplinary.

• About youTo be successful in the role you willQualified Occupational therapist able to practice in NZHave a proactive and progressive mind setBe committed to high quality, culturally appropriate patient centred careThink out of the box and problem solveKnow what it means to work in partnership with clinician, patients and whanau/familyTe Kaupapa MissionImproving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community.

• A place like no otherTaranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.

The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks.

• About usAt Health New Zealand, Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your departmentAccess to clinical training and educationUp to date facilities, Have a look atProject Maunga
• our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtmlOpportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teamsProfessional development For further information, please contact Elmien Feldtmann on Email: elmien.feldtmann@tdhb.org.nz Advert Closes: Sunday 23 November 2025Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai l By joining together, we will succeed