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

This permanent role is full time working 40 hours per week based at Palmerston North Hospital.

The position is rotational working across the acute wards including medical, surgical orthopaedic, older persons, rehabilitation services and community, and is ideally suited to new graduate therapists or those with experience in acute settings. You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams and manage an in-patient caseload with follow up in the community as required.

The successful applicant will be someone who has effective oral and interpersonal communication skills, is able to work under pressure and direction, and will enjoy meeting the challenges of a varied and changing workload. If you are a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist holding a current annual practicing certificate, we would welcome your application.

We can offer: 

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

About the Location

Palmerston North is a great place to live with a culturally diverse population, plenty of outdoor activities, a great variety of eateries and a reasonable cost of living in the region.

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.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maree Loynes Recruitment Specialist

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