Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

• Timaru Hospital South Canterbury – In Patient Service  
• Permanent  - Full Time

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 are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health team at Timaru hospital. This team includes Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Orthotics Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Radiology, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Orthotics, Clinical Psychology and Audiology. 

About the Service

This role is supported by the clinical leader for Occupational Therapy and works with a supportive multi-disciplinary team to provide Occupational Therapy assessments and a variety of interventions in order to promote patient independence. This is a generalist role that works across the service.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Health Science
• A Current Practising Certificate
• Excellent Interpersonal/Communication Skills
  (including assertiveness, diplomacy, and sensitivity)
• Enable NZ Assessor Accreditation

Both new graduates and experienced OTs are welcome to apply.

About you

The person in this role will provide appropriate and evidence-based assessment and interventions for adults and children in the inpatient medical setting, working across all wards.  If you strive to achieve the maximum potential for your patients, then this role is for you.

As a registered Occupational Therapist the ideal candidate will have;

• A current New Zealand Practicing Certificate
• Be able to plan and work autonomously.
• Be able to work as part of the Occupational Therapy team, and multidisciplinary setting of a ward environment.

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

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: 5 November 2025