Occupational Therapist - Community at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Occupational Therapist – Community

Wakari, Dunedin

• Part-time 0.7 FTE (28hrs per week) fixed-term opportunity until August 2027
• Salary: $79,014 – $110,290 (pro rata)

Helping people live independently for longer… does this sound like a dream…. Then read on

About the Team and role

The Wakari hospital-based Community Occupational Therapy team is a close-knit dedicated team of professionals with the same interests as you – “putting the patient at the centre of everything that they do”.  As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will spend your clinical time with patients in the community or in their homes ensuring their safety and independence for longer.

About the opportunity

This role ideally requires an experienced Occupational Therapist who is an accredited Enable assessor, holding complex housing, Level 1 Wheelchair & seating or working towards credentialing in these areas.  You'll be experienced in facilitating and prescribing complex adaptive equipment or environmental adaptations, provision of wheelchairs and or seating requirements for patients.  You'll be computer literate with strong attention to detail to allow you to complete electronic paperwork for funding of equipment and resources.

We offer supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development.  Teaching and supervision of OT student placements, and participation in CPD is an expectation of this role. 

About you

If you are a self-motivated efficient and productive person with excellent time management skills and able to prioritise and manage a busy case load and bring energy and enthusiasm and a can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you.

Very rarely do vacancies come up in this team so make the most of this rare opportunity and apply today.

You must hold a full clean driver's licence and be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand, holding a current annual practising certificate.

Why join us?

Enjoy both professional satisfaction and an exceptional lifestyle:

• Stunning natural surroundings and affordable living
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Subsidised gym memberships + discounted health insurance
• Access to holiday accommodation and retail discounts

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 12 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.