Core Occupational Therapist, Acute Allied Health

2 days ago

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

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.

**The role**:
We have a 0.8 permanent opportunity within the Acute Allied Health team, based at Middlemore Hospital. This position will cover occupational therapy practice in our general and specialist medical areas initially with opportunities to develop skills in all acute care areas including orthopaedic and surgical spaces. You will be professionally supported by a Section head and work within an interdisciplinary team implementing evidence-based interventions to assess, treat, and facilitate discharge planning from the acute hospital setting. This position offers extensive professional development opportunities and the ability to expand and strengthen your current skill set.
- Excellent caseload management skills are essential as are
- Verbal and written communication skills
- You will need to be self-motivated and team orientated
- Have good time management

**Essential**:

- NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with a current APC
- A minimum 2 years clinical experience as an OT
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Full driver’s licence

**What we can offer you**:

- **Career Progression**: Opportunities for educational and career advancement
- **Professional Development**: A generous training budget and various workplace training opportunities
- **Team Environment**: A nurturing and supportive workplace
- **Work Perks**: Discounted services and reimbursement for annual practicing certificate cost

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to apply**

The successful applicant will have to complete the registration process with the New Zealand Occupational Therapists Board. Remuneration is in line with the PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines, based on skills and experience.

**Job Number: CMH202514791**

**Applications Close: 09 July 2025**
- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind -Manaakitanga, Together -Kotahitanga, Excellent
- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today._

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

CMH202515122**Location**:

- North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland

**Job type**:

Permanent Part time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

**Closes**:

09-Jul-2025

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