Occupational Therapy Rotational

1 week ago

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

**Occupational Therapy - Rotational Position**

**Location**: Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

**Service**: Occupational Therapy Rotational Position Permanent

**Contract**: Permanent 1FTE (80 Hours per fortnight)

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**

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

The Occupational Therapist rotational programme consists of rotations that are 6 - 9 months long and includes the following areas
- Inpatients - This will provide you with experience in three main areas on the acute wards including, medical, orthopaedics, surgical, ICU and rehabilitation.
- Community Rotation - working with community team North or South, with clients within their own home and problem solving the challenges they face and upskill your community rehabilitation, equipment and housing modifications knowledge.
- ART/ARTHA** -**You will be a part of an interdisciplinary Allied Health team that is includes physiotherapists and social workers. This work consists of treatment and interventions in the emergency department, Acute Assessment unit (AAU), with St Johns and in the community.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team**

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. To hear more about our culture, view the video on ourcareers page.

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- Orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Internal / External Professional development
- Access to clinical training and education

**Why Taranaki?**

**Moū - About you**

You will need to have:
- **Essential**:

- Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate registration
- Current New Zealand driver’s license
- A commitment to translating evidence into practice.
- A commitment to biculturalism.
- A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Maori.
- An understanding of healthcare in New Zealand.
- Computer literacy: Microsoft word, Microsoft outlook.

**Desired**:

- Experience working in the above clinical areas.
- Knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures.
- Knowledge of ACC and MOH health funding streams.
- Prioritise using time management and delegation skills.
- Demonstrate ability to facilitate team working.

**You will be able to: -**
- Work as effective team member.
- Show evidence of ongoing learning.

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply**

**_ Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai_**
- By joining together, we will succeed_

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

TAR06010**Location**:

- North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist**Closes**:

03-Sep-2025

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