Occupational Therapist, 1.0 Fte

2 weeks ago


Gisborne, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti Full time

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**
- Exciting opportunity to cover a full time member of staff on maternity leave for 1 year within our Occupational Therapy team comprised of inpatient and community settings.
- Work in sunny Gisborne (proud to be the first city to see the sunrise). Amazing beaches, walks, art, food and culture.
- Bring your Occupational Therapy skills to be part of a supportive, diverse team.

**About the position**

This post is for a fix term 1 year contract, full time Occupational Therapist to work across the inpatient and community team with opportunities for a rotational position.

We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, welcoming, and incredibly supportive atmosphere. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision (formal and informal), peer supervision and professional development with a variety of training opportunities to facilitate your learning needs.

We are patient-focused, utilise the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement to drive our process, and measures our patient outcomes. We use an evidenced based approach in our assessments and interventions and we are quality driven. We work in an inter-disciplinary environment promoting independence, health and well-being for the people of our community.
- Free onsite parking
- Relocation assistance available if you need to relocate to Gisborne

The remuneration range for this role is $ 59035 to $ 85992 and is covered by the collective agreement: MECA

Position Description | Occupational Therapist

**Moū - About you**

Successful applicants must be registered with the OT Board of New Zealand and hold a current practising certificate. They must also hold a current, clean and full driver’s licence (ability to drive a manual is desirable but not essential)

Desirable skills to bring would include:

- Self-sufficient, organised, good communicator, motivated, takes initiatives.
- Enjoys working with people of all ages and different professions.
- Has the ability to think on their feet, work at times in a quick-paced environment.
- Can effectively problem solve and think laterally.
- Hard working, inquisitive, open to all learning opportunities.
- Accountable and has good time management skills.

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” - “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.
- Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti_ works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

**W**hakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

**A**whi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

**K**otahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

**A**roha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply**
- Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti _are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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