Occupational Therapist - Community Allied Health

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed term Part-time to 8 August 2025 – 48 hours per fortnight
• Bring your passion to this supportive close-knit team
• Competitive remuneration + wellbeing programme 

Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it. 

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Do you want to be part of a great interdisciplinary team working in the community? Are you passionate about keeping people at home achieving their potential? Are you client centred? 

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Allied Health team based in Tauranga.  This is a fixed term, part time position – 48 hours per fortnight, covering a parental leave vacancy. 

The Community Allied Health Team is an interdisciplinary and innovative team that puts the community at the centre of everything it does. We currently deliver Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech Language Therapy and Dietician services across the Western Bay to clients with a wide range of conditions. There will be opportunity for the successful candidate to work on innovative projects and to develop further quality improvement initiatives or even research. 

He Korero mōu - About You

We value work-life balance and staff wellbeing with a full staff wellness programme on offer.  We are family friendly so flexible work patterns can be considered for the right candidate. 

If you are a highly motivated Occupational Therapist who works well as part of a team and is looking for a rewarding community-based position, then we want to hear from you! 

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities. 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-house career development
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Subsidised hospital gym membership and wellbeing programme
• Discounts (with local businesses) 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai - Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system. 

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People. 

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora - Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. 

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.  

For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Judith Guccione, Team Leader, Community Allied Health via email Judith.Guccione@bopdhb.govt.nz. 

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.