Occupational Therapist - Community Allied Health at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work where others holiday enjoy the beaches, buzzing caf s, and a lively coastal lifestyle in Whakatane
• Permanent Full-Time position

The Community Allied Health Team at Whakatāne Hospital is looking for a Community Occupational Therapist who is passionate about community-based rehabilitation to join our supportive, friendly, and experienced team.

About the Role

This role provides the opportunity to work with a varied community-based patient caseload in diverse environments, including both town and rural settings. You will collaborate with the allied health team to deliver excellence in community-based care.

Our acute, outpatient, and community allied health teams work together to support each other, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients and fostering a fantastic working atmosphere.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Community Occupational Therapy team sits within the Te Koru Rehabilitation Department home to a broad range of allied health professionals, including physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, dietetics, podiatry, and more. We foster a tight-knit, collaborative environment where shared knowledge, cultural understanding and professional growth are valued.

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About you

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with previous clinical experience who is passionate about community-based work. 

What you will bring: 

• New Zealand registration and current Annual Practicing Certificate as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in rehabilitation or community settings
• Excellent clinical reasoning, problem-solving, time management, and documentation skills
• Confidence working both autonomously and as part of an interprofessional team
• Awareness of rehabilitation theory, the ability to motivate patients to successfully self-manage, and up-to-date knowledge.
• A commitment to equity and cultural safety in practice 

Working for 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 for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 22 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert