Staff Grade Occupational Therapist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Occupational Therapist

Permanent Part-Time 0.8FTE (Monday to Friday)

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Advance your Occupational Therapy career in an engaging, fun, and supportive learning environment

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 are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our highly skilled and dedicated occupational therapy team at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā.

In this part-time role, you will be a part of a great team of experienced therapists, working together to provide a high standard of assessment, intervention, and discharge planning and coordination to a wide range of patients requiring acute hospital admission. You will be an instrumental part of our interdisciplinary team, collaborating and working with patients to achieve positive health outcomes.

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)

• Excellent support from clinical coaches, advanced clinicians and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
• Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
• A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities
• Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
• Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
• Work perks

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of acute occupational therapists works across a wide variety of inpatient wards, including (but not limited to) orthopaedics, surgical, general medical and ED/ADU. We are a close-knit team who are dedicated to providing a high standard of care to our Waitematā community.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a registered Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Have 3+ years of post-graduate experience in an acute hospital setting
• Have a passion for inpatient, acute care
• Be committed to team work and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Have an ability to be flexible and adaptable within a busy, fast-paced work environment
• Be eager and willing to learn

Please click here for position description

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 18^th May, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brittany Kemble, Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader at Brittany. Kemble@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB21366

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