Opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Adult Community Service. This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position which offers the opportunity to develop your leadership capabilities including working across the Te Toka Tumai area with clients with chronic and long-term conditions. This role will also see you contributing to the service by:
Working with adult clients in the community with physical disabilities and personal health needs
Manage a clinical caseload providing comprehensive and evidence-based care
Contribute collaboratively to our multidisciplinary team including, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Social Work and Medical colleagues
Supervising and supporting junior OTs, and engaging in service development and quality improvement activities within the community setting
Being prepared to take on delegated responsibilities from the practice supervisor as required
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Community Occupational Therapy team work across two sites; Greenlane Clinical Centre and Kahui Marino (Point Chevalier). The team is supported by a Clinical Educator and Practice Supervisor and will have regular opportunities to come together as a team for in-service trainings and team meetings.
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About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
New Zealand registration as an Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
6+ years of proven clinical experience
Clean, full New Zealand drivers licence
Proven experience in student supervision / teaching and training
Excellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary bicultural environment
Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
A flexible, pro-active approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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For more information about this role please contact Karina Sharma - Community Rehabilitation Service Lead on
[email protected]
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
Advertising closes: Sunday 04 January 2026 at 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).
To apply please click on the `Apply tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at
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