Occupational Therapist

2 months ago


Whakatane, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Permanent Full-time
- Opportunity to work across acute rehabilitation, emergency and inpatient wards
- Bring your passion to this supportive close-knit team

Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

The Allied Health team at Whakatāne Hospital is looking for an occupational therapist to join their team. This is a permanent full-time position and offers the opportunity to work across acute rehabilitation, emergency and inpatient wards (medical, surgical and paediatric).

The Allied Health teams are experienced and friendly teams who work together to support each other, to provide best outcomes for our clients.

This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement. Salary range for this position is $77,087 to $110,210.

**He Korero mōu - About You**

You will be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with preferably experience in rehabilitation and acute inpatient / hospital settings. You will be able to work autonomously and collaboratively and have excellent clinical and problem solving skills and an ability to communicate effectively with health professionals, health agencies, tangata whaiora/ clients and whanāu.

You will preferably hold accreditation for enable funding in personal care, household management, and basic housing. Wheeled mobility and postural support level 1 would be an advantage.

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.

Please click here for further information on Whakatane and what it has to offer.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-house professional development
- Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Subsidised hospital gym membership and wellbeing programme
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite staff carparking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai - Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora - Your place in Te Whatu Ora**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply



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