- An exciting opportunity for career growth – Senior Occupational Therapy role covering Taiao ora Ward 51 Acute Neurology, Stroke and Rehabilitation based at Auckland City Hospital.
- This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with an interest in working in Acute Neurology, Stroke and Rehabilitation. This is a full-time permanent full-time position (40 hours/week) based at Auckland City Hospital.
- The main roles and responsibilities will be:
- You will provide Occupational Therapy clinical knowledge and skills based on evidence-based practice related to stroke and neurological conditions, working collaboratively within the team based in Taiao ora Ward 51.
- Managing a clinical caseload across Taiao ora Ward 51 Acute Neurology, Stroke and Rehabilitation.
- Work alongside your wider Allied Health colleagues using an interdisciplinary model to deliver high quality and effective services
- On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme
About the Team/Service/ Location
We have a supportive Occupational Therapy team based at Auckland Hospital. You will receive onboarding and orientation to our acute hospital ward area/s with support from our Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator, Practice Supervisor and Senior clinicians
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About you
You will join an excellent team of Allied Health practitioners to gain skills and competency in occupation-centred assessment and complex discharge planning:
- Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of NZ with a current annual practicing certificate
- 6+ years post qualification experience in a hospital environment as an OT
- Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
- Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A pro-active / can-do approach with the ability to be flexible and work autonomously as well as in a team
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For more information about this role please contact Natalie Muthoo (Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy) on [email protected]
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
Advertising closes: Friday 01 Aug 2025 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
Please do not delay your application as we screen applications as they come through and may close the applications as soon as we have a good pool of candidates for the role.
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