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

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Community Occupational Therapist North

• Permanent, Full-time role (1.0 FTE)
• Allied Health Community Team Northshore base

About the role

We are ideally looking for someone who has experience working in a community physical setting, providing standardised and informal occupational performance assessments, remedial and compensatory interventions including; rehabilitation interventions, equipment solutions, housing modifications and wheelchair and seating interventions. Ideally you will have proven skills in Occupational Therapy assessment with complex clinical cases and prescription of complex equipment whilst working as part of an multidisciplinary team.

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About You

You will need to be confident in your skills as an Occupational Therapist and enjoy working within a multi disciplinary team in the community setting. 

As a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist, you enjoy working with all age ranges and in particular older adults or adults with complex neurological presentations. You are committed to providing excellent service in the community to meet our promise of best care for everyone in addition to continuous quality improvement. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to strong time management, organisation and prioritisation skills to manage a clinical caseload.

We are ideally looking for someone who has experience working in a community physical health setting or experience working with complex physical health conditions in an acute or rehab settings. You will also have an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team with good time management skills. EMS accreditation in wheelchair and seating level one and/ or two and EMS accreditation in complex housing is preferred, however not essential, as on the job training can be supported for those with a willingness to learn and upskill.

Position opportunities:
Professional Supervision
Regular in-service training
Supportive team environment
On-going best practice initiatives
On-going professional development

Other work perks include:
Access to free Waitemata Health 24/7 Staff Gym and free RAISE employee Assistance Programme
Discounts at some great companies via our Waitemata Work Perks network
Reimbursement of APC and contribution towards Professional Association fees

Please note, these positions are not suitable for new graduates or those with less than 2 years of experience and all applications must be submitted online. 

For specific queries regarding the nature of the role please contact:

Simone Skelton, Clinical Leader Community Occupational Therapy via email simone.skelton@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For assistance with your application, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

Job Number: WDHB21342

Closing Date: 20 July 2026