He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a beginning career Occupational Therapist to join our team as a Rotator for a fixed term parental leave position until January 2025.

The rotations cover the Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation wards in the Western Bay of Plenty and are 9 months each rotation – the current vacancy will be on the medical wards.

This role is varied and offers the opportunity to improve the wellbeing of patients journeying through previous and new health conditions including but not limited to traumatic brain injury, fractures, amputations, stroke, and general frailty conditions.

In this role you will work alongside the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist's, Advanced Rotators and Allied Health Assistants to ensure excellent service delivery whilst having the opportunity to grow your toolkit of transdisciplinary knowledge as you start your career.

He korero mōu - About You

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• Preferred but not essential experience in a hospital setting working on acute wards
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• Passion and a drive to make a real difference through your work and have a strong cultural awareness
• A willingness to work alongside other Allied Health clinicians and leaders to help shape this new service
• A drive to uphold our Manaakitanga CARE values which are at the heart of who we are and how we serve our community

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-house professional development
• Orientation and support from the wider Allied Health inpatient team
• Opportunity to work alongside an interdisciplinary team to expand your skills based and ensure excellent service delivery
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities to attend relevant professional development to grow your skillset
• Onsite hospital gym and wellbeing support
• The opportunity to live and work in the stunning Western Bay of Plenty

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Rio Jodache, Team Leader rio.jodache@bopdhb.govt.nz

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.