Occupational Therapist - Low Vision

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 are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

An opportunity now exists for an Occupational Therapist to work within the Outpatient services at Burwood Hospital. In this role, you will work with referred patients who have a diagnosis of low vision, to enable optimum safety and function in the community.

You will work with clients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and need to bring your holistic skills, enthusiasm and passion to achieve the best outcome for your patients.

Positioned in our outpatient service at Burwood Hospital, this role engages with patients to assess and optimise their function in the community who have Low vision. This role within the Low Vision clinic involves assessment in the clinic setting, prescribing technology and strategies for maintaining independence. This role involves assessing the clients in their own home.

You will be responsible for

• Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments and developing and implementing treatment plans, considered within a holistic approach
• Providing education and resource, where appropriate, to the client and their family / whānau, as well as the wider team
• Engaging in service delivery reviews and associated quality improvement initiatives

Burwood Hospital offers the opportunity to be part of both the Low Vision team and the wider Occupational Therapy Department and take the opportunities to access professional development through in-service training and clinical supervision.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who will be able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills and build rapport with patients and their whānau. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following :

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Work flexibly within the team, with a teamplayer attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the community
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Strong prioritisation skills and experience with complex discharge planning
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work
• 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
• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practising Certificate
• As local travel is required, a full driver's license is essential
• Enable NZ Equipment accreditation or willingness to obtain

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is "the weaving of wellnesses". We are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to Apply

To view the position description and / or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59pm on Wednesday 15th October . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at

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