Occupational Therapist

• Experience the benefits of Tauranga’s thriving coastal community
• Casual position working as and when required
• Supporting people to stay independent at home

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

Support people in the Western Bay community to live safely and independently at home. This Casual Occupational Therapist role sits within Community Allied Health and focuses on client-centred assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation across a wide range of conditions.

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering coordinated, community-based care. Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative projects aimed at strengthening outcomes for whānau. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape how care is delivered in the community setting.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Community Allied Health Services team delivers client-focused holistic care to help people get well and stay well in their own homes. Based in Tauranga and working across the Bay of Plenty, the team is friendly, innovative, and dedicated to empowering clients and whānau to achieve what matters most to them.

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About You

You will be a motivated Occupational Therapist who values teamwork and takes ownership of your clinical practice. You are client focused, adaptable, and confident working autonomously in community environments. You bring a strong commitment to equitable care and enjoy contributing to service development.

What you will bring:

• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Experience working within allied health or community-based settings
• Strong assessment, intervention, and care planning skills
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable practice
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 7 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.