• Work with clients in their homes and communities towards optimising their health, independence and community participation  
• Be part of an experienced and dynamic interdisciplinary team, working with clients experiencing a variety of complex physical health needs
• Support to work towards Complex Housing and Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management accreditation
• Registration with the Occupational therapy Board (OTBNZ) with current APC is essential

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Adult Community Therapy Service (ACTS) delivers allied health services to adults aged 16-65 in our Canterbury community, within a Hub and Spoke model (including the Burwood Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital and Rangiora sites).

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about providing person-centred care within clients own homes, communities and also clinic settings.  This is a busy, varied role, where you are guaranteed a varied case load and will work as part of dynamic, supportive and experienced allied health team.

You will need to be an NZ registered Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate. Travel within the Canterbury region is required for this role.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments and developing and implementing treatment plans, considered within a holistic approach
• Providing education and resources to your clients and their family/whanau, as well as the wider interdisciplinary team;
• Prioritising, organising and managing a case load while allocating time appropriately
• Engaging in service delivery reviews and associated quality improvement initiatives
• Providing clinical leadership for junior staff, Allied Health assistants and students

About You

Your skills will include:

• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and current annual practicing certificate is essential
• A minimum of 2 years - post-qualification experience;
• Experience working with adults with complex needs, including a variety of neurological conditions is desirable
• Able to undertake standardised and non-standardised (formal/informal) occupational therapy assessment to identify appropriate clinical and therapy interventions
• Excellent skills working within teams and maintaining relationships with service providers in the community
• Enable NZ Equipment and Housing Modification accreditation or willingness to work towards this
• Level 1 Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management accreditation is desirable
• A sound understanding of MoH Enable NZ criteria and processes
• A full driver - s license is essential.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Wednesday, 19th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz