Occupational Therapist
Christchurch
Based at Burwood CampusHours are Monday
- Friday 0800
- 1630Multiple 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) Permanent positions available, starting in January 2026 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders.
- rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleWe are excited for New Graduate Occupational Therapists to join our team within the inpatient
- s services at Burwood Hospital commencing in 2026.
You
- ll work with clients from diverse social andcultural backgrounds and need to bring your holistic skills, enthusiasm andpassion to achieve the best outcome for your patients.
There is opportunity to support a rotation tothe Christchurch campus to further your clinical development.These roles are working with: Older People needinga hospital admission and rehabilitation to enable them to return home and /orto community facilitiesOrthopaedic surgical patients who have had surgical procedures from elective or traumatic event You will workwithin a multi-disciplinary team to determine and meet the patient goals andoutcomes.
Your day would include, ADL assessment and rehabilitation, cognitive assessmentsand treatment and complex discharge planning.New graduates or OT- s in their early years ofpractice will be supported by a dedicated Clinical Coach, enabling yourlearning and development in clinical practice.AboutyouWe are seeking enthusiastic New Graduate OT's who are ready to embark on their journey within our Public Health system.
The successful applicant will have excellent prioritisation skills, a team player attitude and will be able to manage a case load utilising time and resource effectively.
You will also be able to demonstrate:Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skillsAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the teamAbility to establish and maintain relationships with service providers in the communityExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the communityStrong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practiceStrong prioritisation, organisation and effective time management skillsA positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of workEnable NZ Equipment accreditation or willingness to obtainRegistration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate As local travel is required, a full driver
- s license is essentialCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reoMāori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of yourlearning and growthExperience in projects / initiatives which giveeffect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application ofMātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply inhealthcare settings.
- the weaving of wellnesses.
We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
TheEquity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the healthsystem think about equity when they do their work.It also promotes thecultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Howto ApplyToview the position description and/or apply for the role please click
- applynow.
- All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal before 11:59pm on Monday 1st September.
If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Christchurch
by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Our Burwood campus Occupational Therapy Team is looking for an experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us as a Clinical Team Leader! We - re a large team...
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha CanterburyChristchurch
Fixed Term full time (1.0FTE), parental leave cover starting January 2026 through to January 2027Hours of work are Monday - Friday 0800 -1630 Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate...
Christchurch
Fixed Term full time (1.0FTE), parental leave cover starting January 2026 through to January 2027
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday 0800 -1630
• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate...