Occupational Therapist - Acute Inpatient
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Bring your energy and clinical expertise to our dynamic Occupational Therapy team, where you will work across medical, surgical, paediatric, and emergency settings. This full-time role is perfect for an Occupational Therapist who thrives in an acute care environment and is passionate about supporting people to regain independence in their recovery journey.
You will be working closely with a multidisciplinary team delivering assessments, interventions, and discharge planning for patients with diverse conditions, including orthopaedic, neurological, and general medical needs.
About the Team/Service Location
Our Acute Occupational Therapy team sits within the inpatient allied health service - home to allied health professionals including physiotherapy, speech language therapy, dietetics and social work. We foster a tight-knit, collaborative environment where shared knowledge, cultural understanding and professional growth are valued.
About you
To be successful in the role, we seek a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist who is patient-focused, collaborative, and able to confidently manage a varied caseload.
What you will bring:
- New Zealand registration and current Annual Practicing Certificate as an Occupational Therapist
- Preferably experience in rehabilitation or acute/hospital settings
- Excellent clinical reasoning, time management, and documentation skills
- Confidence working autonomously and as part of an interprofessional team
- A commitment to equity and cultural safety in practice
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 14 September.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.