Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 

• Health NZ – South Canterbury – based at Talbot Park Timaru
• Permanent Part –Time 0.5 FTE (2 Roles available) 
• Rostered Shifts – Monday to Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Right now, we’re looking for an Occupational Therapist with community experience to join the Primary Health Partnership, Rapid Response team.  This service provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and is focused on, hospital avoidance, early supportive discharge (from hospital) and non-acute rehabilitation in a homecare setting

The Occupational Therapist(s) in this team work collaboratively with the Emergency Department, General Practice, Residential Aged Care and are part of a team that includes, Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and the Health Care Assistants work under the delegation of the Healthcare professionals.

About you

This role will suit someone who is able to work with a wide group of healthcare professionals, have the ability to practice independently and use prior expertise to ensure patient and client centered care enabling them to maximize independence. 

Other requirements for success in this role includes:

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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant Allied Health Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date:  22 October 2025

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert on 22 October 2025