Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Full or part time opportunities available

Would you like to be part of a dedicated, energetic and creative team of people who are entrusted with the assessment and rehabilitation of those newly diagnosed or living with neurological condition in our community by supporting their safety and functional independence to get well, live well or stay well in their community?    

As part of an extension to our Neuro Rehabilitation Service, we are offering an Occupational Therapist with neurological rehabilitation experience the opportunity to utilise their clinical knowledge and expertise, the chance to showcase their skills and be part of the supportive, dynamic and forward thinking Engage Community Allied Health Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Māui, Hawke’s Bay. 

Our ideal candidate will be flexible, with an ability to work autonomously and within both interprofessional and multidisciplinary models of care.  We want a ‘can do’ person who has a passion for doing whatever it takes to improve the lives of those needing our service.

No two days will look the same, there will never be a shortage of work but we will have lots of fun along the way and provide a great team spirit.

This position involves working with people both in an outpatient environment and in their own homes and being part of a service that cares about their community and their team.

Our jobs are very serious and have huge impacts on the lives of others but along the way you will build relationships and comradeship with the team who will support you in your everyday work.

Engage Community Allied Health Service employ over 40 staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Speech Language Therapists, and Therapy Assistants who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our health consumers.

You will be supported by the engAGE Team Leader and the Social Work Professional Advisor and have the opportunity for CPD and professional supervision.

If you need any other reasons to work for us then consider the more than 2350 hours of sunshine Hawke's Bay gets a year, fresh produce, vineyards, art deco and the ocean right on our front door step.

New Zealand registration current annual practicing certificate and current driving license are essential

It is essential you provide a CV and cover letter detailing why you are the right person for this position.

Please apply online, but for further information contact: Christine Lloyd, Engage Community Allied Health Team Leader 06 878 8109 ext 2872 or email: christine.lloyd@hbdhb.govt.nz

Join us and live the values of the Hawke’s Bay health sector.

If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now! 

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke’s Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke’s Bay requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Fully vaccinated means having two vaccinations and one booster.