Occupational Therapist

5 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year
  • Fixed Term Part time secondment opportunity 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)
  • Role is in the Vocational Rehabilitation team based at Burwood Hospital
  • Hours of work are between Monday - Friday, between

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

At Burwood Hospital, the Occupational Therapist in Vocational Rehabilitation work together with the client, their employer, GP, other treatment providers and whānau to make their recovery and return to work a safe and sustainable process. Vocational Rehabilitation meet the client and their employer at Burwood and onsite at their workplace and prepare a structured rehabilitation plan with an aim towards a clear return to work date. Vocational Rehabilitation provide a work-specific functional programme and monitor the client's rehabilitation journey to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and their employers.

The role includes the assessment, education and provision techniques, strategies and technology to support people currently in employment to return to work or remain at work . The people generally referred will have acute neurological impairments.

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice for Occupational Therapy
  • Educating and providing resources to clients and their employers around the return to work and recovery process
  • Ensuring appropriate documentation and patient records are updated and maintained
  • Contributing to quality service provision within the Vocational Rehabilitation service, the Occupational Therapy service and the wider Burwood site

About You

Experience in working with people with who have had a neurological event would be of advantage. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with clients and employers, as well as:

  • Ability to complete thorough assessments and be able to flexibly integrate interventions using problem solving, robust communication whilst being led by your client's goals
  • Organised, with effective time management
  • Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
  • You will be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with a current annual practicing certificate (or ability to obtain one)

Working for 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

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