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Community Occupational Therapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
Full time
3 days ago

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 have a vacancy for an experienced registered occupational therapist, working in our community team, based within the Occupational Therapy Service in Palmerston North. This is a permanent position, full-time position.

Responsibilities are primarily working with individuals in the community. Experience with complex housing modifications and/or wheelchair seating and positioning would be an advantage.

If you are a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist and would like to work in a community setting with an enthusiastic and supportive team, while experiencing all that Palmerston North has to offer, we would welcome your application.

About the location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

About you

We are looking for an occupational therapist who is:

  • Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a ‘can do' attitude
  • Has eexperience and the ability to work effectively within a team
  • New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist, with a current practicing certificate
  • Ability to adapt and flex to trial new ways of working
  • Strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goals
  • Effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Holds Enable NZ Accredited Assessor status, be Service Accredited or eligible to become accredited with appropriate training
  • A full, current, driver's licence is essential
  • Holds relevant residency status to work in New Zealand

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

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mary Culver, OT Coordinator, Email: [email protected]

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference:
1855699

Location:
North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist


Closes:
31-Aug-2025
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