Staff Occupational Therapist

STAFF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

ROTORUA HOSPITAL

Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE) 

Thinking of relocating to Rotorua? We have it all, summer and winter are covered! Lakes, forest walks, mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, geothermal hot spring soaks and the ocean is only 45-minute drive away. 

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

Health New Zealand/ Te Whatu Ora – Lakes is currently seeking a full time staff member (40 hours per week) to join a supportive, inclusive and whanau focused workplace. Experience with the delivery of outpatients or community based Occupational Therapy services is required with experience in neurological rehab required. The caseload is varied with the need to deliver outpatient rehabilitation in a clinic setting, alongside community based rehab with sub acute patients within the community setting. The position is based from Rotorua hospital. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora - Lakes understands it commitment to professional development, support and supervision, along with the benefits of annual flu vaccines, annual reimbursement of registration fees. The outpatient/community team are crucial in the ongoing development of post discharge service provision, and long term disability assessments, and working towards a healthy community.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

We are seeking someone who is or has the ability to be accredited in the following areas:

• Basic and Complex Housing Modifications.
• Personal care and household management.

The preferred candidate has:

• A wide clinical knowledge base with experience in neurological rehabilitation 
• Proven ability to work autonomously as a community key worker.
• Client centered and able to work well within a Maori world view – Te Ao Maori
• Able to support Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora key objectives. 

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.