About the Position
The Occupational Therapist will support patients in improving functional independence and participation in daily activities. The role involves assessing physical, cognitive and functional needs and developing appropriate rehabilitation and intervention programmes.
Key Responsibilities
• Complete functional and occupational assessments.
• Develop individual rehabilitation and intervention plans.
• Support patients with activities of daily living.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive techniques or equipment where required.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Monitor progress and document clinical outcomes.
• Work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Contribute to discharge and community rehabilitation planning.
Essential Requirements
• Recognised occupational therapy qualification.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration where applicable.
• Relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Country-specific requirements:
Applicants must meet the applicable New Zealand professional registration, qualification recognition and immigration requirements.
Experience & Language
- 2+ years relevant experience
- Strong English communication skills are required. Depending on the profession and registration pathway, applicants may need to provide recognised English-language evidence such as IELTS or OET.
Application Information
Candidates should ensure they meet the relevant professional, registration, immigration and employer requirements before applying.