Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist -Inpatient Hospital Wards 

An opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful difference to healthcare delivery in Timaru.

• Timaru Hospital
• Fixed Term, from June to 30 September 2026 
• 0.5 FTE to 1 FTE (let us you know your preference in your cover letter)
  
• Hours: 0730 - 1600 

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

This role has been created for the winter period, to maximise the provision of Occupational Therapy interventions for our patients.  The role will work with our current Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team, floating across all inpatient wards (Medical, Surgical, AT&R, CCU) to assist our therapist’s wherever the greatest demand may be. 

About You

You will need to be an experienced Occupational Therapist for this role; a practitioner who can work alongside other Occupational Therapists and members of the multidisciplinary team to maximise patient care, patient outcomes, and efficient patient flow.   Additionally, you will need;

• Be registered in New Zealand with a current APC
• Committed to clinical excellence and able to plan and work autonomously within a team environment 
• Adaptable innovative and an excellent communicator
• Have the right to work in New Zealand
• Able to start work ASAP 

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 Allied 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: 

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.  Given the fixed term nature of the role, recruitment will commence as suitable applicants apply, and the role may close earlier than stated.

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