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September 12, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern

Invercargill

FULL TIME


Occupational Therapist - Physical Health


Allied Health Unit, Southland Hospital

Salary Band: $77,087 - $110,210 p.a. for full-time

Permanent, up to Full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
New graduates will be considered

Discover a better work-life balance in Southland!

Are you ready to escape the hustle and bustle and experience life in Southland, where work-life balance is a priority? Southland Hospital, located just 10-15 minutes from anywhere in Invercargill, offers free on-site parking and a supportive, innovative environment. Our modern hospital is small enough to build strong relationships with colleagues and patients, but large enough to provide exciting, clinically challenging work.

Mō te tūranga | About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in physical health while enjoying all that Southland and Central Otago have to offer. As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide services across various hospital departments, such as the acute medical and surgical wards, paediatrics, critical care, rehabilitation, the emergency department, and community services.

You’ll also have the chance to develop your mentoring and supervisory skills.

Mōu ake | About you

We welcome applications from both experienced therapists and new graduates. Whether you've completed a rotational programme and are ready for the next step, are starting your career, or returning to practice, we’d love to hear from you.

You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and keen to continue growing your knowledge across a range of clinical areas. You'll also thrive in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment and be able to manage your own caseload in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Painga | Benefits
  • Work with a variety of patient groups
  • Friendly, supportive team
  • Regular social activities (e.g., The Amazing Race, Easter Egg Hunt)
  • Regular in-service programmes
  • Family-friendly community
  • Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
  • Retail discounts and access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


Mō mātou | About us

Te Whatu Ora – Southern covers the largest geographical area in New Zealand, serving a population of 350,000. Southland offers affordable housing, excellent education, and plenty of recreational opportunities, from surfing to skiing, theatre to fishing. It’s a great place to live, work, and explore!

Utu whānui | Salary range
Between $77,087 - $110,210 per annum, in line with the Allied/PSA Degree-based MECA.

Rā mōnehu | Closing date: Friday 04 October 2024
(Apply early as vacancy close dates may change.)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why Southern is right for you. If you are a new graduate, include your final-year Clinical Supervisor as a referee and confirm permission to contact them.

For more information, contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor: james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz. All conversations will be confidential.

Pre-employment checks:
  • Occupational Health Assessment
  • Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice checks
  • Serious misconduct checks for previous Public Service roles

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