Occupational Therapist - Acute Inpatient Services

New Zealand Government

New-Zealand, bay of plenty, New-Zealand
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

About the Role

Live and work in Whakatāne, a welcoming coastal town with a gorgeous coastline and strong community spirit.

Full‑time, fixed‑term position up until May 2027 (1.0 FTE).

A varied acute role across medical, surgical, paediatric, and emergency settings.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiritioWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

Bring your Occupational Therapy skills into a dynamic acute hospital environment where variety and clinical challenge are part of every day. This role rotates across medical, surgical, and paediatric wards, with opportunities to contribute to service development within the Emergency Department and Acute Care Unit.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will complete assessments, deliver interventions, and support discharge planning for patients with orthopaedic, neurological, and general medical needs...