Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service (EDARS) Permanent Part-Time 0.7FTE

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā

Advance your Occupational Therapy career in an engaging, fun, and supportive learning environment

 

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 looking for an Occupational Therapist to work in our Waitematā Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service (EDARS). EDARS focuses on providing a comprehensive and coordinated home-based rehabilitation service for people in the Waitematā community. The service delivers individually prescribed rehabilitation to patients, based on their specific needs and goals, via either intensive early supported discharge or less intensive community-based rehabilitation to adults of all ages in Waitematā.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This part time (0.7 FTE) role is based at the North Shore Community Allied Health offices in Takapuna. You will need to be available to work on Tuesdays to attend our weekly IDT meeting. You will be working as part of an established inter-disciplinary team providing best practice rehabilitation through a patient centred approach to adults of all ages. EDARS provides rehabilitation for adults with acute neurological conditions/surgeries, post stroke, people with recent amputations, and reconditioning following medical-illness. 

 

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)

·         Support from clinical coaches, advanced clinicians, and senior clinicians

·         Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.

·         A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians

·         In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities

·         Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.

·         Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians

·         Workperks

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a registered Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Have 3+ years of post-graduate and experience in the community setting
• Have a passion for neurological rehabilitation
• Be committed to teamwork 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
• Drivers license essential
  
   

Please click here for position description

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 Thursday September 3 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jennifer Hewson, EDARS Clinical Team Leader, Jennifer.Hewson@waitematadhb.govt.nz or Julia Gundy, Allied Health Team Manager, Julia.Gundy@waitematadhb.govt.nz

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

Job reference: WDHB 21235

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