Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Thames Hospital
- Permanent full time or part time up to 80 per fortnight (1 FTE)
- Do you have an Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the OT Board of New Zealand? If so we are looking for an Occupational Therapist | Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau to join our team.
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 have a very exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team in our Thames Hospital. This vacancy will be based in the Community and the START (Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Team) in the Thames/Coromandel Area.
In this role you will provide occupational therapy services to clients within their home environment. You will have the chance to use a wide range of OT skills, working closely with people in their homes to provide up to of 12 weeks intensive rehab to enable people to achieve goals for participation and independence. You will be collaborating with clients and the multidisciplinary team providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions.
You will also be playing a key part in using the theory of occupation to improve, maintain and restore the health
and well-being of our clients to participate in meaningful activities of everyday life and working to service plans, policies, procedures, guidelines to meet client, specialty, service need and contractual arrangements.
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About the Team
As a member of the Occupational Therapy team, you will be part of our wider Allied Health team which refers to a group of qualified health professionals other than doctors and nurses who work directly with clients and closely with other health specialists. Te Manawa Taki employs a large number of dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and therapy assistants located throughout the District who service patients both in hospital and community settings.
About Thames
Thames Hospital is a modern 50-bed secondary care facility offering a comprehensive range of services, including an emergency department, inpatient care, day surgery, an infusion unit, rehabilitation services, birthing unit and low-acuity mental health care. Our hospital boasts 24-hour laboratory and radiology services, including advanced CT imaging. As an accredited training hub, we support 5th and 6th-year medical students from Auckland University, PGY2 House Officers, and registrars in Rural Hospital Medicine and General and Acute Care Medicine. We offer a robust quality improvement program, CME opportunities, and an RMO teaching program. Telehealth is expanding at Thames, supporting inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and emergency services like stroke thrombolysis.
Located in the heart of The Coromandel, Thames is a charming town steeped in history and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The area offers a mix of colonial architecture, a vibrant arts scene, and a rich cultural heritage, including Māori history and the town's gold mining past. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to explore the Coromandel Ranges and Kauaeranga Valley with hiking and camping right on your doorstep. Thames also marks the beginning of the Hauraki Rail Trail, perfect for cycling through the region’s scenic landscapes. With an abundance of cafés, boutique shops, and local attractions, Thames provides a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and community. It's an ideal place to build your career while enjoying the serene beauty and lifestyle of the Coromandel.
About you
For this opportunity, we will be looking at someone who has:
- At least 12 months post qualification experience and ideally experience with the Ministry of Health funding process, however, we are open to consider newly graduated Occupational Therapists
- Rehabilitation experience, preferred
- Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence-informed practice in Occupational Therapy
- Effective and efficient time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- The ability to work well with other individuals, communities and with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
- A full New Zealand driver license
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 27 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at elisa.travailleur@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.