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Occupational Therapist - ŌamaruHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupational Therapist - Ōamaru

Occupational Therapist - Ōamaru

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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Job description

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

  • Focus on Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
  • Develop knowledge and expertise in rehabilitation with a range of conditions including but not limited to orthopaedic, neurological and more general age‑related deconditioning
  • Collaborate as part of an interprofessional team to plan and provide patient‑centred rehabilitation
  • Provide both inpatient and community Occupational Therapy services to the Waitaki Region
  • This role is predominantly based on the inpatient ward but will also cover the community
  • Join a well‑developed, ongoing support and professional development programme
  • Access to course and conference funding with training opportunities across the district
  • Delve into a rural inter‑disciplinary setting
  • 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

  • Enthusiastic team‑player who is keen to grow their knowledge and skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach towards learning
  • High levels of motivation and passion for the Occupational Therapy profession
  • Able to work autonomously with a practical and solution focus
  • Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and hold a current APC
  • Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
  • Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings
  • 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

  • @tewhatuora.govt.nz
  • 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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