Occupational Therapist Specialist

4 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Company Overview

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. We're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

  • This full-time position is fixed-term until mid-September 2025.
  • Waikato District has an exciting opportunity for a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist to be part of our team for a fixed-term period.

About the Team/Service/Location

  • Waikato District is one of New Zealand's largest public hospitals, covering a large urban and rural community.
  • We are a friendly supportive team.
  • Clinical training and professional development opportunities.
  • Regular supervision.

About You:

  • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
  • Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Working for Health New Zealand

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

  • We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
  • We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.


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