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Senior Occupational Therapist/ Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau: North Shore Hospital, Auckland.
Permanent full time 1 FTE
Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to further develop their leadership skills? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for!
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
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide leadership and clinical excellence working as part of a close knit Inter-disciplinary team. You will have a diverse and rewarding caseload, working with patients with a range of conditions including Orthopaedic, general medical and neurological conditions, utilising your advanced skills to make a meaningful difference.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This Senior Occupational Therapy role is based in the acute inpatient team at North Shore Hospital located on Aucklands North Shore. It covers a range of wards and specialties.
Our North Inpatient Allied Health team consists of Allied Health staff from Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and our Allied Health Assistants. You also have the opportunity to work alongside our Occupational Therapy Advanced Clinicians (Rehabilitation, Wheelchair and Seating and Acute Care) and our Occupational Therapy clinical coach.
We work closely to provide a high quality service to our patients and whānau. We are a very supportive team; we provide training and learning opportunities, supervision, mentorship, and a fun and welcoming space to work in.
About you
You must be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist.
Our ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in an inpatient physical health setting, delivering high quality evidence based care.
Proven leadership skills and a passion for quality and service improvement
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working in an Inter-disciplinary team
A good understanding of the health needs of our Māori and Pacific community and a passion for reducing health inequities.
WMPL1 accreditation, or clinical experience in Wheelchair and Seating
Current full drivers licence
Please click here for position description
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 18th February, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brittany Kemble, Clinical Leader for Occupational Therapy Team 2 & 3 [email protected] or telephone 021 XXXXXX.
For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Senior Occupational Therapist/ Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau: North Shore Hospital, Auckland.
Permanent full time 1 FTE
Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to further develop their leadership skills? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for!
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
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide leadership and clinical excellence working as part of a close knit Inter-disciplinary team. You will have a diverse and rewarding caseload, working with patients with a range of conditions including Orthopaedic, general medical and neurological conditions, utilising your advanced skills to make a meaningful difference.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This Senior Occupational Therapy role is based in the acute inpatient team at North Shore Hospital located on Aucklands North Shore. It covers a range of wards and specialties.
Our North Inpatient Allied Health team consists of Allied Health staff from Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and our Allied Health Assistants. You also have the opportunity to work alongside our Occupational Therapy Advanced Clinicians (Rehabilitation, Wheelchair and Seating and Acute Care) and our Occupational Therapy clinical coach.
We work closely to provide a high quality service to our patients and whānau. We are a very supportive team; we provide training and learning opportunities, supervision, mentorship, and a fun and welcoming space to work in.
About you
You must be a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist.
Our ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in an inpatient physical health setting, delivering high quality evidence based care.
Proven leadership skills and a passion for quality and service improvement
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working in an Inter-disciplinary team
A good understanding of the health needs of our Māori and Pacific community and a passion for reducing health inequities.
WMPL1 accreditation, or clinical experience in Wheelchair and Seating
Current full drivers licence
Please click here for position description
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 18th February, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brittany Kemble, Clinical Leader for Occupational Therapy Team 2 & 3 [email protected] or telephone 021 XXXXXX.
For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Occupational Therapist position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
