Mō te tūranga | About the role:

This a casual position to cover for staff leave within a rural Allied Health team.

We are looking for applicants with a range of generalist and specialist skills, and a genuine passion for working alongside clients in the inpatient and community settings, to facilitate a smoother health journey. This casual position, covering staff leave, will require you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to meet service needs.

Mōu ake - About you

You will ideally have at least 12 months post-qualification experience, NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, and a current practising certificate.

Additionally, you will bring the following:

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the inter-disciplinary team, with a team player attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the community
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Full clean driver's licence.

If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.

Mō mātou | About us:

You will be joining a small Occupational Therapy team, working in a busy and supportive multi-disciplinary environment.

Painga | Benefits:

CHF pays the equivalent of Health New Zealand rates and the salary for this role falls between Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,210 p.a) pro rata) of the Occupational Therapist's scale.

CHF offers a commitment to & encouragement with professional development and a supportive, friendly working environment.

Balclutha is within easy commuting distance of Dunedin and Gore. And there is free carparking in Balclutha. 😊

For more details and to apply visit: https://cluthahealth.co.nz/about-us/careers/

Closing date: 10th April 2025