Rotational Occupational Therapist

Full job description
CORE 1 Occupational Therapist
Permanent Full-Time 80hrs / fortnight (Monday to Friday)

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Advance your Occupational Therapy career in an engaging, fun, and supportive learning environment

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 are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Core 1 rotational occupational therapist to join our highly skilled and dedicated occupational therapy team at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā.

This is a full-time role, and this programme gives you the opportunity to participate in a wide range of clinical settings to further develop your skills and competencies in occupational therapy assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning across North Shore Hospital, Waitakere Hospital, Community services and the Wilson Centre.

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)

Development of core occupational therapy skills through a rotational programme
Excellent support from clinical coaches, advanced clinicians and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities
Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
Work perks
About the Team/Service/ Location

We offer a two-tier rotational scheme within Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā at three sites across the district.

Core 1 rotational positions are 6 months long and offer experience in:

Acute medical (Waitakere & North Shore)
Acute surgical
Acute orthopaedics
Older Adult Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation (AT&R)
Core 2 rotational positions are 12 months long and in addition to the above also offer experience in:

Trauma orthopaedics
Integrated stroke unit
Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation (Waitakere Hospital combined with West Integrated Stroke Unit)
Paediatric rehabilitation at the Wilson Centre (the national paediatric rehabilitation provider)
Community Occupational Therapy adults
Acute Renal
About you

As a Rotational Occupational Therapist you should have:

Professional Registration and be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
Please click here for position description

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 Sunday 4th January, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brittany Kemble, Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader at Brittany. Kemble@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB20290

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