Occupational Therapist - Rotational

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay is seeking a Rotational Occupational Therapist to provide safe, person-centred OT services across diverse clinical settings. You will perform assessments, plan interventions, support rehabilitation, and help patients regain independence.

This role is ideal for a new graduate or early-career OT seeking broad experience within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with a clear pathway for professional growth in Hawke's Bay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Relevant clinical placement or practice experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Full New Zealand driver licence.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services across multiple clinical settings as part of a rotational program.
• Complete assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Support rehabilitation and promote independence and quality of life for patients and whānau.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Registration with OTBNZ & APC

Job description

Occupational Therapist Rotational, Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital

Permanent /Full Time 80 Hours per fortnight 1FTE

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills, gain experience across multiple practice areas, and build a strong foundation for a successful occupational therapy career.

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

As a Rotational Occupational Therapist, you will provide safe, effective, and person centred occupational therapy services across a variety of clinical settings within Allied Health Therapies. Working with patients, tangata whaiora, and whānau, you will complete assessments, develop intervention plans, support rehabilitation, and help individuals achieve greater independence and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or early career Occupational Therapist to gain broad clinical experience through rotational placements while building confidence and capability with the support of experienced clinicians. You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, develop your professional practice, and make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of the Hawke's Bay community.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Allied Health Therapies team is made up of passionate and skilled health professionals who work together to deliver high quality care across a range of inpatient and community services. The team is committed to supporting professional growth, continuous learning, and excellent outcomes for patients and whānau.

Based in Hastings, this rotational role offers exposure to diverse clinical areas, providing an outstanding foundation for developing your occupational therapy career within a supportive and progressive healthcare environment.

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About you

As a Rotational Occupational Therapist, you will be motivated to learn, committed to delivering high quality care, and passionate about improving health outcomes for patients and whānau.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification


• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate


• Relevant clinical placement or occupational therapy practice experience


• Strong communication and relationship building skills


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment


• Full New Zealand driver licenceCommitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning

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.