Senior Occupational Therapist

4 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

An exciting opportunity for career growth - Senior Occupational Therapy role covering Taiao ora Ward 51 Acute Neurology, Stroke and Rehabilitation based at Auckland City Hospital.
- This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

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 are looking for an experienced, **NZ Registered** **Occupational Therapist** with an interest in working in Acute Neurology, Stroke and Rehabilitation. This is a **full-time permanent full-time position** (40 hours/week) based at **Auckland City Hospital**.
- The main roles and responsibilities will be:

- You will provide Occupational Therapy clinical knowledge and skills based on evidence-based practice related to stroke and neurological conditions, working collaboratively within the team based in Taiao ora Ward 51.
- Managing a clinical caseload across Taiao ora Ward 51 Acute Neurology, Stroke and Rehabilitation.
- Work alongside your wider Allied Health colleagues using an interdisciplinary model to deliver high quality and effective services
- On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

We have a supportive Occupational Therapy team based at Auckland Hospital. You will receive onboarding and orientation to our acute hospital ward area/s with support from our Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator, Practice Supervisor and Senior clinicians

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**About you**

You will join an excellent team of Allied Health practitioners to gain skills and competency in occupation-centred assessment and complex discharge planning:

- Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of NZ with a current annual practicing certificate
- 6+ years post qualification experience in a hospital environment as an OT
- Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
- Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A pro-active / can-do approach with the ability to be flexible and work autonomously as well as in a team

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**How to Apply**

Advertising closes**:Friday 01 Aug 2025 at Time 11:59 pm**(New Zealand standard time).

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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact **Vaidehi Sharma**:

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