Rotational Occupational Therapist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent Full time

• Waikato District is one of New Zealand’s largest public hospitals, covering a large urban and rural community
• Waikato District provides extensive allied health services.
• We are a friendly supportive team

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Waikato District has exciting opportunities for New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapists to be part of our Rotational Programme, with a variety of opportunities available to expand your occupational therapy knowledge and skills in a range of clinical areas.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• Clinical training and professional development opportunities
• Regular supervision
•  A range of dynamic clinical settings
• A specific new graduate and junior development and support programme
• Support and in-service training with the wider Occupational Therapy service

This rotation position will best suit a new graduate or someone with up to 2 year’s experience. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to rotate every six months or one year.

We welcome applications from qualified occupational therapists who hold registration to practice with the OT Board of NZ.

Mōu | About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• A positive, flexible attitude
•  Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to grow from past clinical experiences
• A new or recent graduate with a current annual practicing certificate (or is working through the process of obtaining)
• Full driver’s licence

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Waikato District has identified new full time, permanent occupational therapy rotation positions to support our service across Waikato Hospital, community and mental health. The successful therapists will have an opportunity to rotate through a variety of clinical areas and settings, including six month rotations and a range of one year rotations covering specialist areas.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Te Whatu Ora, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Te Whatu Ora, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Elisa.Travailleur@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 5 May 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!