Occupational Therapist - Advanced Practitioner Rehabilitation

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Allied Health Therapies
• Fixed-term, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

Are you ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career? We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Advanced Practitioner - Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Team at Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

In this role, you’ll provide advanced clinical leadership and support within the inpatient rehabilitation ward, working in partnership with the Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist and the wider Allied Health team.

You’ll lead service improvement initiatives, support complex clinical decision-making, and help shape equitable, high-quality care for patients and their whānau. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your passion for rehabilitation and your capability to influence change in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll join a diverse and dedicated team of acute and subacute Occupational Therapists and rehabilitation clinicians within the Allied Health Therapies team at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Memorial Hospital.

We’re committed to professional development and offer regular in-service training, mentoring, supervision, and opportunities to grow your clinical, cultural, and leadership skills.

You’ll be supported by the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead and work alongside a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and whānau-centred care.

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About you

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Current New Zealand Occupational Therapy Registration and Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Advanced clinical skills in inpatient rehabilitation and confidence in leading therapy processes.
• Experience in service improvement and supporting the development of others.
• Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori – or a commitment to learning and growth in this space.
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Mātauranga Māori in healthcare settings.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a drive to deliver equitable outcomes for patients and whānau.
• Desired: Postgraduate qualifications, experience teaching groups, and project management 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

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