Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

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

**Live and work in the Bay of Plenty - where beaches, bush, and a welcoming community combine**:

- **Permanent Part-time position - 0.6 FTE**:

- **Perfect for lifestyle flexibility while contributing to meaningful mahi**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
- ** About the Role**

A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Occupational Therapist to join our amazing Community Allied Health team across the Bay of Plenty, based in Tauranga. This permanent, part-time role working 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week) focuses on supporting people in their own homes to achieve their potential and remain independent. You will provide occupational therapy services across the Western Bay of Plenty to clients with a wide range of conditions.

This position offers the chance to contribute to innovative projects, quality improvement initiatives, and even research opportunities. With client-centred practice at the heart of what we do, this role is both rewarding and impactful.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

The Community Allied Health team is interdisciplinary, innovative, and deeply connected to the community. Based in Tauranga, you will work alongside physiotherapists, dietitians, speech-language therapists, social workers, and allied health assistants in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our service is family friendly, with flexible work patterns considered, and we are committed to staff wellbeing through a comprehensive wellness programme.

**About you**

You are a motivated, compassionate, and thrive in a team-based environment. You are looking for a community-based role that is rewarding and offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

**_ What you will bring:_**
- Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand.
- Recent clinical experience (community experience desirable).
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Commitment to client-centred, equitable healthcare.
- Flexibility to work collaboratively across a diverse team and community settings.

**Working for Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

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

005005082**Location**:

- North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga**Job type**:

Permanent Part time**Expertise**:

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

13-Sep-2025

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