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Posted 28 July, 2026

Rotational Occupational Therapist

Taranaki District Health Board
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 89e417e58a039885

Job Description

Rotational Occupational Therapist - Permanent Full-Time 80hrs / fortnight ( Monday to Friday) Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Advance your Occupational Therapy career in an engaging, fun, and supportive learning environment 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 are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic rotational occupational therapist to join our highly skilled and dedicated occupational therapy team at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā. This is a full-time role, and this programme gives you the opportunity to participate in a wide range of clinical settings to further develop your skills and competencies in occupational therapy assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning across North Shore Hospital, Waitakere Hospital, Community services and the Wilson Centre. We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description click here for full details) Development of core occupational therapy skills through a rotational programme Excellent support from clinical coaches, advanced clinicians and senior clinicians in all areas of practice Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives. A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation. Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians About the Team/Service/ Location We offer a two-tier rotational scheme within Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitemat ā at three sites across the district. Core 1 rotational positions are 6 months long and offer experience in: Acute medical (Waitakere & North Shore) Acute orthopaedics Older Adult Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation (AT&R) Core 2 rotational positions are 12 months long and offer experience across several sites across the Waitematā region in: Integrated stroke unit Paediatric rehabilitation at the Wilson Centre (the national paediatric rehabilitation provider) Community Occupational Therapy adults Acute Renal About you As a Rotational Occupational Therapist you should have: Professional Registration and be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand 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. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: WDHB20944 Location: North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist #J-18808-Ljbffr

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