Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui Full time

**Rotational Occupational Therapist**

**Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui**

**Allied Health Primary and Community**

**Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)**

Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

**Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values**
- **Aroha** - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
- **Kōtahitanga**:

- The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
- **Manaakitanga** - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
- **Tino Rangatiratanga** - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

**Ko te kaupapa | About the role**

We have a great team of Occupational Therapists with a wide variety of experience and skills. This job requires working closely with the other Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Therapy Assistants, as well as being a part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time management, adaptability and communication skills are essential for this role.

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**
- You must be a qualified Occupational Therapist
- Have experience or demonstrate potential for working in a hospital/DHB setting
- Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand
- Physically fit and able to lift (as per patient handling guidelines)
- Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
- Hold a New Zealand Drivers License

**Ngā hua o te Mahi i Te Pōari o Whanganui | Working at Te Whatu Ora Whanganui**
- Opportunity to further strengthen your clinical skills
- You will be working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing excellent services to patients and whānau

**Ko wai mātou **|** Who are we**

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.

We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

**Me pēhea te tono | How to apply**

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**

**Vacancy: 01-OTRT-5660

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