New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand On-site Employment

Health New Zealand is hiring an Occupational Therapy

About the Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks an Occupational Therapist for a 10-month fixed-term rotational position covering maternity leave. Based at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, you will rotate through inpatient areas every 6-9 months. The organisation is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and is committed to pro-equity outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

What You’ll Do

  • Work in an inpatient rotational setting covering maternity leave for 10 months.
  • Rotate through inpatient areas including medical, orthopaedics/surgical, and rehabilitation.

Team & Environment

You will join a friendly, collaborative, and diverse team of allied health professionals. This role is part of a growing inpatient physical health rehabilitation team, which is expanding by 60%.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth.

Health New Zealand values a diverse and inclusive workforce to better serve its communities.

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About company
Health New Zealand

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the Health sector to a population of 116,600 people.

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Job Details
Department Healthcare Services - Allied Health
Category other
Posted 15 days ago