• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
• Occupational Therapy
• Permanent, 32 hours per week

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

We have the opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and progressive team as a Community based Occupational Therapist within our Occupational Therapy team at Whanganui Hospital.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to work in our Occupational Therapy team, this role is predominantly based in our community team, with input into post discharge community follow-up as appropriate. This role is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in Neurological conditions and rehabilitation. 

We have the current flexibility to look at part-time and full-time roles. If you are interested in a role with our team then please reach out and we can see if there is a role we can offer that suits your needs.

About the Team/Location

We have a small team of Occupational Therapists with a wide variety of experience and skills. Our service covers both inpatient wards and community-based referrals. There is a lot of demand for the skills of an Occupational Therapist, and our team works to support each other, prioritise those who need Occupational Therapy the most and ensure that our community are given the best care we are able to provide with the resources we have. This job requires working closely with the other Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Therapy Assistants, as well as being a part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time management, leadership, adaptability and communication skills are essential for this role.

The Occupational Therapy department is co-located with Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietitians, Social Work and Community Assessment & Rehab team. We have a newly refurbished location with new clinician spaces including a large Occupational Therapy assessment bathroom, kitchen and general assessment room.

You will be located on the Whanganui Campus. Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.  

For more information on living and working in Whanganui click here

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
• Demonstrate initiative and reliability
• Have computer skills and be able to competently use basic computer systems required by the hospital.

• Have experience or demonstrate potential for working in a hospital/healthcare setting
• Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand
• Physically fit and able to lift (as per patient handling guidelines)
• Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
• Hold a Full New Zealand Driver's License
• Enjoy working alongside other MDT members with a transdisciplinary team approach.
• Able to build strong relationships with the clients and whanau and community networks.
• Be flexible and willing to learn.
• Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
• Cultural sensitivity

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 14^th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey by emailing jobs@wdhb.org.nz or phoning +6463488911 or Emma Fowlie, Clinical Manager OT, SLT, Physiotherapy and Dietetics: 021 308 815 emma.fowlie@wdhb.org.nz

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