Occupational Therapist - Ōamaru

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Otago region

• Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)
• Salary band - $77,087 - $107,600 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver

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.

About the role

About us

Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins! Boutique breweries, award‑winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world‑class cycle trail – you name it, there’s something for everyone!

About you

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Allied, Public Health, Scientific, and Technical CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between $77,087 and $107,600 p.a dependent on relevant experience.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 18 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.

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