Occupational Therapist - Bay of Islands at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Occupational Therapy, Bay of Islands Hospital
• Permanent, part-time position (0.8 FTE), working 32 hours per week

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 amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team at Bay of Islands Hospital. In this role, you will have the opportunity to utilise your professional knowledge and skills to provide a quality service to the patients either in the ward or community setting. 

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About the Team/Service/Location

A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Along with an interesting wide variety of work to keep you engaged, you will work alongside a supportive and tight knit team with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills within the team as well as other staff members in the wider service. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision and provide you with multiple professional development opportunities to advance your career.

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About you

• New Zealand registration as an Occupational Therapist and a holder of a current practicing certificate
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary team
• Aware of Occupational Therapy theory and principles of practice
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships between staff and clients
• Current Drivers Licence

Experience is preferred for this position; however, we encourage all to apply.

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 26th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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