Core Occupational Therapist, Manukau Team - Specialised Community Health Service

About the Role Full-time, 1.0 FTE, permanent role. Salary step 1‑10. Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines. Supportive team environment, multicultural setting, and agile work style. Paid study leave and financial support for external courses. Te Whatu Ora – Counties Manukau District is a dynamic, progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery. We are part of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for NewZealand’s national health service. Specialist Community Health Services deliver comprehensive physical healthcare to a diverse range of clients within the community, supported by strong links to Middlemore and Pukekohe Hospitals. Care is provided in clients’ homes, via telehealth, and in clinic settings to ensure accessible and flexible service delivery. The Manukau team is based on Great South Road, Papakura. Essential Qualifications NZ registered Occupational Therapist with a current annual practising certificate At least 2years experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally with community and/or rehabilitation experience Excellent skills in clinical decision‑making, communication and inter‑personnel skills Resilient, resourceful, proactive with the ability to resolve conflict and find viable solutions for complex issues Full, clean driver’s licence Desirable Experience providing restorative and compensatory assessment and interventions, equipment solutions, housing modifications, wheelchairs and seating Equipment and Modification Services (EMS) accreditations such as Personal Care and Household Management, Housing (Basic or complex), Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management What We Can Offer On‑the‑job training and continuous improvement opportunities, including a well‑established in‑service training programme. Training and support to gain EMS accreditations such as Personal Care and Household Management, Housing (Basic or complex), Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management. A great team environment and supportive work culture. Excellent support from experienced practitioners, peer reviews, professional supervision and access to a clinical coach and advanced clinician. Work Perks Discounts at a variety of businesses Refund of APC Financial contribution to Professional Association membership Free parking on site at the community bases Our main hours of service are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and can be negotiated. In the future we anticipate moving to a 7‑day service to better meet the needs of our community. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We welcome applications from Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. We are committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities—to be patients, whanau, community, and staff in our action plan. Together we improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values: Valuing Everyone – Whakawhanaungatanga; Kind – Manaakitanga; Together – Kotahitanga; Excellent – Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today. For more information, please contact Amy at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr