Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Exciting opportunity to replace a full-time member of staff within our Occupational Therapy team comprised of inpatient and community settings. Work in sunny Gisborne (proud to be the first city to see the sunrise). Amazing beaches, walks, art, food, and culture. Bring your Occupational Therapy skills to be part of a supportive, diverse team. About the position This post is for a permanent, full-time/part-time Occupational Therapist to work across the inpatient and community team with opportunities for a rotational position. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, welcoming, and incredibly supportive atmosphere. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision (formal and informal), peer supervision, and professional development with a variety of training opportunities to facilitate your learning needs. We are patient-focused, utilise the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement to drive our process, and measure our patient outcomes. We use an evidence-based approach in our assessments and interventions, and we are quality-driven. We work in an inter-disciplinary environment promoting independence, health, and well-being for the people of our community. We are looking for someone (ideally with experience) to work across the orthopaedic, medical, paediatric, rehabilitation, and surgical wards. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn about wheelchair and seating assessments, pressure care intervention, cognitive assessments, and housing modification assessments. With additional benefits: Free onsite parking The remuneration range for this role is $77087-116390 and is covered by the collective agreement: Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical Collective Agreement. Mou - About you Successful applicants must be registered with the OT Board of New Zealand and hold a current practising certificate. They must also hold a current, clean and full driver's licence (ability to drive a manual is desirable but not essential). Overseas applicants can be considered providing they are eligible for OT Board registration. Desirable skills to bring would include: Self-sufficient, organised, good communicator, motivated, takes initiatives. Enjoys working with people of all ages and different professions. Ability to think on their feet and work in a fast-paced environment. Effective problem-solving and lateral thinking skills. Hard-working, inquisitive, and open to all learning opportunities. Accountable with good time management skills. Ko wai matou | Our Organisation Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne "Tairawhiti" is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush-clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders, and a deep connection to Maori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes, and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We're shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing. Our values form the acronym WAKA, reflecting our voyaging heritage and guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairawhiti by working together. W hakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best. A whi/support - Supporting our turoro/patients, their whanau/families, our community partners, and each other. K otahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more. A roha/compassion - Empathy; we care for people and people want to be cared for by us. Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply To complete an application, please use the "apply now" link provided, which will redirect you through our online careers portal. For successful applicants, our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening. Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti is committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all. If this sounds like you, we welcome your application, and ask you to contact Jordana Sweeney, Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy, on (06) 869-0500 ext 8094 or email ****** for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr