Occupational Therapist Community - Hamilton at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in Hamilton 
• Permanent Part time – 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)
• Do you have an Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the OT Board of New Zealand? If so we are looking for an Occupational Therapist | Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau to join our team.

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

We have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our community team. This position is located at our Gallagher Drive Community base and servicing our Ngāruawāhia community. You will provide high quality interventions to our community in Ngāruawāhia and surrounding area. You will provide quality assessment and deliver safe and effective interventions to support our clients to live as independently as possible. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will manage your own caseload and wait list. Ideally candidates will be Enable housing and wheelchair level 1 accredited, however training will be provided for the successful candidate if required.

 Key responsibilities of the role:

•  Manage your own caseload and waitlist
• Provide comprehensive assessments and goals to a diverse range of clients
• Utilise patient management systems
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

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 About the Service

Allied Health is a department of the Waikato District that provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetic, Audiology & New Born Hearing screening, Social Work, and Psychology services. Staff within these professions are all involved in direct client care and work in a wide range of situations to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they work with. Allied Health staff work in partnership with individuals and their family/whanau to facilitate relationships and a smooth journey through the healthcare system.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

 Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• At least 12 months post qualification experience and ideally experience with the Ministry of Health funding process, however will consider new graduate OTs
• Rehab experience
• Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
• Full driver’s licence

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 27 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at elisa.travailleur@tewhatuora.govt.nz .

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