Core Occupational Therapist, Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU)
Full time, permanent
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU) in a full-time, permanent Core Clinician role.
Based in Papatoetoe, this is a stimulating opportunity to work within a regional specialist spinal rehabilitation service. You will manage a clinical caseload within an interdisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person- and whānau-centred care to people with spinal cord injury and complex neurological conditions.
In this role, you will:
- Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention within a neurological rehabilitation setting
- Work collaboratively with clients, whānau, interdisciplinary team members, and external agencies
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives within spinal rehabilitation
- Support discharge planning and transitions across services and districts
- Participate in a supportive, skilled, and enthusiastic interdisciplinary team environment
This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your expertise in neurological and spinal rehabilitation.
About You
- Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
- A minimum of 2 years’ post-registration clinical experience, preferably in neurological rehabilitation
- Sound clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to evidence-informed practice
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a client and whānau-centred approach
- A full driver’s licence
What we can offer
- Opportunity to work in a regional service
- Annual practicing certificate is refunded
- Funding for professional development opportunities
- Regular supervision and support to continue to develop your knowledge and skills
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 15th February 2026. To review the position description, please click here.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amy on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
