Community Occupational Therapist (0.55 FTE) Nelson
Community Occupational Therapist, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Part-time
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the community?
- Bring your strong clinical skills to our dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
- Make a real difference while enjoying Nelson's renowned lifestyle, sunshine, outdoor recreation, and vibrant community.
- Fixed term, part-time position (44 hours per fortnight).
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 an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in community-based practice. Previous community experience is preferred, and experience in a rehabilitation setting would be highly advantageous.
As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will bring the following:
- Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within the inter-disciplinary team.
- Strong prioritisation skills and experience with complex discharge planning.
- Complex Housing and Level 1 Wheelchair and Seating accreditation would be advantageous but are not essential.
This is a Fixed Term, part-time role working 44 hours per fortnight (0.55 FTE), Monday to Friday between 8.00AM to 4.30PM.
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
We are a proactive team of Occupational Therapists committed to delivering high-quality care within the community. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and work in a busy multi-disciplinary environment focusing on promoting, encouraging, and enabling the health, well-being and independence of the people in our community.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with a current practising certificate;
- Hold a current full driver's licence;
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and motivate others;
- Be an enthusiastic, innovative, and supportive team member;
- Bring effective time management and organisational skills;
- Provide clinical oversight and appropriate delegation to kaiāwhina;
- Supervise and support Occupational Therapy students through mentoring and training opportunities.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
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 18 August 2026.
We will review
applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before
the closing date of this advert.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at [email protected] OR
Diane Scott (Team Leader Community Allied Health Services) at [email protected] .
Job ref: R1N26-240
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
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