Occupational Therapist

• Occupational Therapist – Early Supported Discharge - Weekend
• Palmerston North Hospital
• Permanent Part time

Be the difference in someone's weekend recovery. Step into a weekend role that moves lives forward.

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

Are you a skilled and motivated clinician ready to take your career in a new direction? We're expanding our innovative Early Supported Discharge service to include weekends hours, and we're looking for passionate professionals to join our team at Palmerston North hospital. In this fast-paced role, you'll play a key part in enhancing patient recovery by supporting early discharge and delivering rehabilitation in the comfort of the patient's home.

About the Team/Service

Join a passionate and forward – thinking team that's redefining rehabilitation care. Our Early Supported Discharge service is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover safely at home. You'll be supported by experienced clinicians where learning and growth are encouraged every step of the way.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living

About you

You're a confident and compassionate clinician with a passion for helping people regain independence. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working collaboratively, and bring a flexible, can – do attitude to weekend work. With strong clinical reasoning and a commitment topatient care, you're ready to make a real impact, supporting recovery where it matters most: at home

We are looking for an occupational therapist who:

• Effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist, with a current practicing certificate

• Holds Enable NZ Accredited Assessor status, Service Accredited or eligible to become accredited with appropriate training

• A full, current, driver's licence is essential
• Holds relevant residency status to work in New Zealand

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Pauline Andrews,Professional Leader Occupational (Email: )

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.