Occupational Therapist - Allied Health Unit (Parental Leave Cover) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin Hospital
• Salary: $82,856 - $110,210
• FTE options: 0.5 to 1.0 FTE
• Fixed-term until November 2026

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

Are you ready for a new challenge in acute inpatient care?

We're seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team at Dunedin Hospital in a fixed-term parental leave cover role. This is a unique opportunity to work across acute stroke, oncology/haematology, and internal medicine, contributing to high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your clinical experience, or relocate to beautiful Otago, this role offers flexibility, professional development, and a supportive team environment.

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What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements (0.5 to 1.0 FTE)
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary team culture
• Ongoing professional development including in-services, course/conference funding
• Opportunities to mentor junior staff and students
• A varied caseload with occasional cover across other inpatient areas
• Participation in weekend on-call roster

About you

You'll be a motivated and adaptable clinician with the following:

• A minimum of 2 years' clinical experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience or interest in acute stroke, oncology, and internal medicine
• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy inpatient caseload
• A commitment to continuous learning and service improvement

Benefits

• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Salary range

This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 2- ($82,856) p.a and Step 8 ($110,210) p.a pro rata of the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.

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 Friday, 1 August 2025. 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.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website