• NZ Registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Wheelchair and Seating Service - Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent Part time

Working with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It's about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role:

Assess, prescribe and review wheelchairs and seating and assist individuals to achieve or maintain their functional potential.

This is a permanent part time position working 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE).

Key requirements:

• NZ Registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Current NZ driver's license
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to effectively engage with Maori and Whanau

Ideally you will be a trained Wheeled Mobility and Posture Mobility Level 2 plus Wheeled Mobility and Complex Custom Fabricator or are willing to be trained on the job.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Be a part of supportive multidisciplinary team
• Interesting and varied work involved

For any further information on this position please contact Shane Stanners, Team Leader on 021 825 832.

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH23-128

Closes: 7 June 2023