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Urgent! Occupational Therapist Position in Timaru - New Zealand Government

Occupational Therapist



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Occupational Therapist
* Health NZ - South Canterbury - based at Talbot Park
Timaru * Permanent Part 'Time 0.5 FTE (2 Roles available) * Rostered Shifts - Monday to FridayHealth 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
Right now, we're looking for an Occupational
Therapist with community experience to join the Primary Health Partnership,
Rapid Response team.

This service
provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and is focused on,
hospital avoidance, early supportive discharge (from hospital) and non-acute
rehabilitation in a homecare setting
The Occupational Therapist(s) in this team work
collaboratively with the Emergency Department, General Practice, Residential
Aged Care and are part of a team that includes, Registered Nurses,
Physiotherapists and the Health Care Assistants work under the delegation of
the Healthcare professionals.


About you
This role will suit someone who is able to work
with a wide group of healthcare professionals, have the ability to practice
independently and use prior expertise to ensure patient and client centered
care enabling them to maximize independence.


Other requirements for success in this role
includes:
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 relevant Allied Health 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: 5 November 2025


Required Skill Profession

Healthcare Diagnosing Or Treating Practitioners



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