[ref. a04076704] Occupational Therapist
You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across allacute and rehab wards and to share your knowledge with the Occupational Therapyteam which includes wonderful AHA
- s and students on placement and with thewider MDT.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleAs an Occupational Therapist, you will provide tailoredrehabilitation services and support patients through their healthcare journey.You
- ll help patients maximise their functional independence.This role is based in Nelson and is a full-time permanentrole, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday 8.00AM to4.30PM with some weekend and statutory shift work if required.
On-call is not required, however you may berequired to work Saturday shifts in the future.
About the Team/Service/ LocationOur team of 7 Occupational Therapists andAllied Health assistants provide the highest standard of care for our patients.We pride ourselves on being very friendly and supportive, and work in a busyinter-disciplinary environment focusing on promoting, encouraging and enablingthe health, well-being and independence of the people in our community.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click hereAbout youAs an Occupational Therapist, you will:be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs,have a genuine passion for working with patients in the community on their health journey,effective time management and organisational skills,work autonomously, collaboratively, and develop positive interpersonal relationships,have a full clean drivers licence,have NZregistration in Occupational Therapy, a current practising certificate and arange of generalist and life skills.
Experience preferable but not essential.Thesuccessful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZvisa at the time of applying.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 01 August 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz ORKirstenMirfin
- Team Leader OccupationalTherapy at kirsten.mirfin@nmdhb.govt.nz .Job ref: R1N25-108We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.