Core Occupational Therapist, Mangere/Otara Localityat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau - - ref. q18644523
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau Auckland
Part time 0.8fte, fixed term until July 2026Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines 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.The Opportunity:
If you enjoy variety, flexibility, new challenges, working in a multicultural setting and being part of an interdisciplinary community team then we look forward to hearing from you.Essential:• NZ registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practising certificate• At least 2 years experience as an Occupational Therapist ideally with community and/or rehabilitation experience• Excellent skills in clinical decision making, communication and inter-personal skills• Resilient, resourceful, proactive with the ability to resolve conflict and find viable solutions for complex issues• Full, clean drivers licenceDesirable:• Experience providing restorative and compensatory assessment and interventions, equipment solution, housing modifications, wheelchair and seating.• EMS equipment and housing accreditation What we can offer:• On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme• Excellent support from experienced practitioners, peer reviews, professional supervision and access to a clinical coach• Work Perks
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
To view the job description, please click here.
For more information, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.
We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff
- Gain valuable real
- life experience & insights through the role of Community Occupational Therapist and join our Mangere/Otara Locality team.
We have an opportunity for an occupational therapist to join our interdisciplinary team, who has experience in working in the community physical setting.
The successful applicant will be working as part of the wider IDT to provide excellent delivery of care to our clinically and culturally diverse population within the community setting.We have a strong focus on providing restorative care and in this position, you will enjoy a diverse range of clinical presentations helping you develop your knowledge and expertise, such as neurology, orthopaedics, older adults, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions; two days are never the same!
Our philosophy is to work holistically with our patients and whaanau to find innovative solutions.There may be flexibility to work from home during admin days.If you enjoy variety, flexibility, new challenges, working in a multicultural setting and being part of an interdisciplinary community team then we look forward to hearing from you.Essential:• NZ registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practising certificate• At least 2 years experience as an Occupational Therapist ideally with community and/or rehabilitation experience• Excellent skills in clinical decision making, communication and inter-personal skills• Resilient, resourceful, proactive with the ability to resolve conflict and find viable solutions for complex issues• Full, clean drivers licenceDesirable:• Experience providing restorative and compensatory assessment and interventions, equipment solution, housing modifications, wheelchair and seating.• EMS equipment and housing accreditation What we can offer:• On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme• Excellent support from experienced practitioners, peer reviews, professional supervision and access to a clinical coach• Work Perks
- Discounts at a variety of businessesOur current main hours of service are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
To view the job description, please click here.
For more information, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Job number: CMH202515440Applications close: 01 September 2025At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us.
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.
We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff
- all carefully considered in our action plan.
Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.
Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga.If these are your values too, then join us today.
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