Casual Occupational Therapist

Casual Occupational Therapist - Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā

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 skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist to provide clinical excellence and quality patient centred care. There are opportunities across Waitakere Hospital, North Shore Hospital, and in the community, across the West, North or Rodney sites.

Overall, this position will give you the opportunity to provide clinical service in the management of inpatients within acute general medical, surgical, orthopaedic and older adult rehabilitation settings, or community based patients, and assist in the on-going provision and development of high quality services within Waitematā District Health Board.

This casual position is well suited to those already working part-time who want non-permanent additional hours and the flexibility that a casual contract offers; or to those wishing to keep their clinical experience current but who may not wish to be committed to permanent contracted hours eg. those who are studying part-time or who need flexible / school hours secondary to childcare commitments.

We have a lot to offer you: click here to view the Job Description

• Excellent support from clinical coaches, advanced clinicians and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
• A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• In-house career development with regular in-services, Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
• Work perks

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our occupational therapy service spans across acute inpatients, inpatient rehab and community settings. Within the acute team, occupational therapists work across a wide range of wards, including (but not limited to) orthopaedics, surgical, general medicine and ED/ADU. Our community service supports people in their own homes, focusing on complex equipment provision, housing modifications, and wheelchair and seating needs across a diverse range of conditions. Across all settings we deliver high-quality care to our Waitematā community.

As a casual staff member, you may have the opportunity to work across both acute and community teams, contributing to a variety of clinical areas depending on service needs and your skill set.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a registered Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Have 3+ years of post-graduate experience in an acute hospital setting/community setting
• Have a passion for high quality, patient-centred care
• Be committed to team work and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Have an ability to be flexible and adaptable within a busy, fast-paced work environment
• Be eager and willing to learn

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 Māori, 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 5 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brittany Kemble, Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader at Brittany. Kemble@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job reference: WDHB18765