Senior Occupational Therapist, Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People (ARHOP)

Permanent, full-time

Remunerations 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.

The opportunity:

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about supporting adults and older people to achieve independence and quality of life? Join our dedicated Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People (ARHOP) team based at Middlemore Hospital and make a real difference in your community. If you enjoy variety, new challenges, working in a multicultural setting and being part of an interdisciplinary team then this is the job for you. Working within the ARHOP service you will be a key member of the inter-disciplinary team using your expertise to provide occupationally focused, patient- and whaanau-centred care for older adults requiring rehabilitation, including orthopaedic, neurological, general medical and surgical conditions. You will play a key role in empowering people to reach their goals and live well at home and in their communities.

About the role

As a Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist, you will bring advanced clinical skills and leadership to our interdisciplinary team.

You will also:

• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to other Occupational Therapists and Allied Health colleagues
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and service development initiatives
• Support clinical education, supervision, and the development of best practice
• Promote equitable care and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of practice

About you

We’re looking for a motivated and collaborative clinician who demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current NZ registration with an annual practising certificate
• At least 5 years’ clinical experience, ideally in rehabilitation or working with older people
• Experience in supervision, service development, or quality improvement
• A passion for delivering culturally safe and equitable care
• Full drivers licence

Why join us?

• Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, leadership, and professional growth
• Make a tangible impact in improving outcomes for older people and their whaanau
• Enjoy the balance of clinical and professional leadership responsibilities

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 20 October 2025. To review the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Amy Lin 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.