Casual Occupational Therapist

Clutha Health First; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutha Health First in Balclutha, NZ invites applications for a casual Occupational Therapist to cover staff leave in a rural Allied Health team. You will adapt to changing needs and work across inpatient and community settings to facilitate a smooth health journey.

Applicants should have NZ registration as an OT and a current practising certificate, with at least 12 months post‑qualification experience. Salary aligns with Health NZ rates, steps 1–8 on the OT scale. Closing date 31 December 2026.

Qualifications

• NZ registration as Occupational Therapist with current practising certificate.
• Minimum 12 months post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and problem-solving for clients.
• Work autonomously and within the inter-disciplinary team to support service needs.
• Communicate effectively with inpatient and community health professionals.
• Apply evidence-informed practice and strong clinical reasoning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

NZ OT Registration & Practising Certificate

Job description

This a casual position to cover for staff leave within a rural Allied Health team.

We are looking for applicants with a range of generalist and specialist skills, and a genuine passion for working alongside clients in the inpatient and community settings, to facilitate a smoother health journey. This casual position, covering staff leave, will require you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to meet service needs.

You will ideally have at least 12 months post-qualification experience, NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, and a current practising certificate.

Additionally, you will bring the following:

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the inter-disciplinary team, with a team player attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the community
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisational skills

Also, take the time to watch our video and hear what our team have to say about working here.

CHF pays the equivalent of Health New Zealand rates and the salary for this role falls between Step 1($37.88 per hour) and Step 8 ($54.15 per hour) of the Occupational Therapist's scale.

For more information or to have an informal chat please contact:

Lesley Watt, Occupational Therapy Team Leader

Email: [e-mail] or phone [phone]

Location: 9-11 Charlotte Street Balclutha 9230

Closing Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026