Impactful Community OT (0.6 FTE, Fixed Term)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the engAGE Community Allied Health Service based at the Napier Health Centre for a fixed term position of 11 months. The role includes managing a personal caseload, delivering culturally responsive care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning and rehabilitation.

You will hold NZ OT registration, a current practising certificate, and Engage NZ accreditation, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in Occupational Therapy from NZ-recognised program.
• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate.
• Enable NZ Accreditation, Personal care & household management bands 1 and 2.
• Strong assessment, planning and intervention skills.
• Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Experience in IPP/MDT settings and community-based care.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and culturally responsive assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for patients/whānau with diverse needs.
• Carry own caseload; undertake comprehensive assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Collaborate with patients and whānau to achieve meaningful goals.
• Work with interprofessional teams; contribute to discharge planning and risk assessments.
• Provide coaching, education and guidance to support recovery and independence.
• Contribute to service improvement, professional development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Strong assessment planning interven

Excellent time management

Prioritisation & organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in IPP/MDT settings

Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi &CS

Education

Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy

NZ Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the engAGE Community Allied Health Service based at the Napier Health Centre for a fixed term position of 11 months. The role includes managing a personal caseload, delivering culturally responsive care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning and rehabilitation.

You will hold NZ OT registration, a current practising certificate, and Engage NZ accreditation, with