Occupational Therapist

2 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

* * Multiple vacancies across Rural hospitals and Community * Fixed term until May 2026, Full time or Part time options considered * Do you have an Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the OT Board of New Zealand?
If so we are looking for an Occupational Therapist | Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau to join our team.
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 We have an exciting fixed term opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our community team.
We currently have positions available in South, Central and North Waikato.
You'll have the opportunity to assess and treat a wide range of conditions with surgical, orthopaedic, medical, neurological needs as well as manage your own caseload, including stroke rehab.
You will also provide high quality interventions to clients within their home environment in the community.
You'll be collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and work alongside Physiotherapists, Social Work, and Allied Health Assistants.
Ideally candidates will be Enable housing and wheelchair level 1 accredited, however training will be provided for the successful candidate if required.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team Allied Health is a department of the Waikato District that provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetic, Audiology & New Born Hearing screening, Social Work, and Psychology services.
Staff within these professions are all involved in direct client care and work in a wide range of situations to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they work with.
Allied Health staff work in partnership with individuals and their family/whanau to facilitate relationships and a smooth journey through the healthcare system.
About you Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role: * At least 12 months post qualification experience and ideally experience with the Ministry of Health funding process, however will consider new graduate OTs * Rehab experience * Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice * Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills * Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting * Full NZ driver's licence Working for 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 Please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 27 March 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at ****** We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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