Occupational Therapist - Community Allied Health

Community Allied Health

• Based in Tauranga
• Fixed Term for 12 months – 0.6 to 0.9 FTE
• Wellness Programme + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted Goods

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

Do you want to be part of a great interdisciplinary team working in the community? Are you passionate about keeping people at home achieving their potential? Are you client centred?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Allied Health team based in Tauranga. This is a fixed term position covering parental leave. Hours to be worked can be from 48 to 72 hours per fortnight. Applying? Please state in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Community Allied Health Team is an interdisciplinary and innovative team that puts the community at the centre of everything it does. We currently deliver Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech Language Therapy and Dietician services across the Western Bay to clients with a wide range of conditions. There will be opportunity for the successful candidate to work on innovative projects and to develop further quality improvement initiatives or even research.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
• Clean full NZ Driver’s licence
• Health sector experience
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• 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.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

We value work-life balance and staff wellbeing with a full staff wellness programme on offer. We are family friendly so flexible work patterns can be considered for the right candidate.

If you are a highly motivated Occupational Therapist who works well as part of a team and is looking for a rewarding community-based position, then we want to hear from you!

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 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 before 11:59pm on 7th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.