Occupational Therapist - Rotational

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Rotational Occupational Therapist (New Entry)

Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

The Occupational Therapy Service at Hawkes Bay Hospital has an opening on the popular and sought-after rotational programme. Rotational positions offer a range of clinical practice experience including in the areas of orthopaedics, surgery, neurology, cardiology, medical and rehabilitation. The position is well supported by experienced Occupational Therapists across the clinical spectrum.

About the Team / Service / Location

You will join a diverse team of acute and subacute Occupational Therapists, and be part of the supportive Allied Health inpatient team. We value Continued Professional Development, mentoring, supervision and on-going training. You will have access to regular in-service training, special interest working groups, and learning opportunities to develop your clinical, cultural, quality improvement, and leadership skills. The Occupational Therapy Professional Lead will also support your growth and promotes the Occupational Therapy service throughout our hospital.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about, clickHEREto take a closer look at what Hawkes Bay has to offer.

About you

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who :

Has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.

Is New Zealand Registered with current annual practising certificate (APC) or ability to gain in a timely way

Suitable for new graduates or those in their first years of practice.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, clickHERETo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Yvette MacDonald via email on

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