Occupational Therapist (Wairau 1.0 FTE)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Occupational Therapist, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Fulltime

•  Community Occupational Therapy role in a fantastic supportive team
• Lot of opportunity to experience a wide range of clinical areas and the chance to develop specialist skills.

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

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide tailored rehabilitation services and support patients through their healthcare journey. You - ll help patients maximise their functional independence.

This role is based in Blenheim and is a full-time permanent role, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday 8.00AM to 4.30PM.  On-call is not required.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 9 (7.5 FTE)  Occupational Therapists provide the highest standard of care for our patients. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and work in a busy inter-disciplinary environment focusing on promoting, encouraging and enabling the health, well-being and independence of the people in our community. 

For more information on living and working in Blenheim click here

About you

As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

• be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs,
• have a genuine passion for working with patients in the community on their health journey,
• effective time management and organisational skills,
• work autonomously, collaboratively, and develop positive interpersonal relationships,
• have a full clean drivers licence,

• have NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, a current practising certificate and a range of generalist and life skills. Experience preferable but not essential.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Helen McLauchlan - Team Leader Occupational Therapy  at helen.mclauchlan@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1W25-025

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