Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Dunedin

• 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) FTE negotiable


• Permanent position


• Monday to Friday

About the Role

Rehabilitation services across Dunedin cover a range of areas both inpatient and community.  Each team is a dynamic and evolving interdisciplinary team and the wider occupational therapy team is a supportive innovative team. 

We take pride in supporting our staff to grow and we enable ongoing professional development including regular team in-services, staff mentoring, peer review and access to course and conference funding. 

You'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise in rehabilitation with medical, orthopaedic and neurological conditions including stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). You will also support, teach and upskill students and junior staff.  The role is based in Puawai rehabilitation unit but there will be opportunities to work in other rehabilitation areas based on service need and professional development goals.

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About you

We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic, and motivated occupational therapist who is ready to take the next step in their career and is passionate about delivering a positive patient experience. While some experience is preferred, we do not expect you to be an expert in rehabilitation—what matters most is your willingness and enthusiasm to learn.

You will join a supportive senior team who will mentor you as you develop your skills and specialise in rehabilitation over time. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of optimising patient outcomes and applying a patient-centred, evidence-based approach to goal setting and intervention.

We value team players who are eager to learn and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team. As your skills grow, there will be opportunities to support service development and quality improvement initiatives.

For this permanent role covering the service, you will need to be a New Zealand registered occupational therapist with a current annual practising certificate.

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 Friday 6 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.