Graduate Occupational Therapist — Rotational Program (Dunedin)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver

On-site gym

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern is offering a Graduate Rotational Programme for Occupational Therapists in Dunedin Hospital. This permanent full-time role provides six-month rotations, exposure to acute care, rehabilitation, and community services, and on-site support in a dynamic learning environment.

New graduates are encouraged to apply, with weekend on-call rosters a requirement. Salary band listed, with on-site gym and KiwiSaver benefits.

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• New or recent Occupational Therapy graduates encouraged to apply.
• Six-month rotations across multiple services during the graduate programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment to diverse patient populations.
• Work across acute care, rehabilitation and community settings within Dunedin/Wakari Hospitals.
• Adapt to rotating placements and contribute to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern is offering a Graduate Rotational Programme for Occupational Therapists in Dunedin Hospital. This permanent full-time role provides six-month rotations, exposure to acute care, rehabilitation, and community services, and on-site support in a dynamic learning environment.

New graduates are encouraged to apply, with weekend on-call rosters a requirement. Salary band listed, with on-site gym and KiwiSaver benefits.