Occupational Therapist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare for all New Zealanders. We are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to build a health system that serves the diverse needs of our communities. Our inclusive workforce embraces diversity, allowing us to better understand and meet the needs of the populations we serve. About the Role We are seeking a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working in an acute care environment. This is a permanent, full-time position located at Auckland City Hospital, focusing on General Medicine and Surgical wards. As part of our acute hospital Occupational Therapy team, you will play a key role in delivering assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients across various clinical specialties. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with patients and the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions. We offer meaningful support and orientation to your practice context, with ample opportunities for critical reflection, peer review, and professional supervision. You will work alongside a diverse range of Allied Health colleagues, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to deliver high-quality services. Continuous improvement and development are key to our practice, and we provide on-the-job training as well as a well-established in-service training program. About the Team/Service/Location Our Occupational Therapy team at Auckland Hospital is supportive and collaborative. You will receive comprehensive onboarding and orientation to the acute hospital environment, with guidance from our Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator, Practice Supervisor, and senior clinicians. For more information on living and working in Auckland, please refer to our resources. About You We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and attributes: - Eligibility for New Zealand registration as an Occupational Therapist - Experience in Occupational Therapy is welcome, including applications from both seasoned clinicians and new graduates - Proven experience in acute care is highly desirable - Strong clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to evidence-informed practice - Ability to collaborate effectively with various professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting - Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills - Drive, energy, and initiative, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills - A proactive, flexible approach, with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team For further details, please view the position description. If you have any questions about this position, feel free to reach out to Natalie Muthoo, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy, at Natalie.Muthoo@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to our community. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply The application deadline is Tuesday, July 22nd, at 11:59 PM (New Zealand standard time). To apply, please click on the "Apply" tab below and submit your application online, including your updated CV and Cover Letter. For questions related to accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma, Recruitment Consultant, at Vaidehi.Sharma@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz, quoting reference #ADHB22978 for assistance. For the largest health sector job board in New Zealand, please visit http://www.kiwihealthjobs.com.