Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Permanent, Full-time 

80 hours per fortnight (1.0FTE)

 Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist ready to work alongside our dedicated interprofessional team based at the Hastings Fallen Soldier’s Memorial Hospital?      

We are offering an experienced Occupational Therapist the opportunity to showcase their skills and become part of a dynamic Allied Health Team committed to enhancing the patient journey. Our ideal candidate will be involved in the delivery of a high quality service for clients who are admitted to the Emergency Department or the Acute Assessment Unit. This position will be part of the wider Te Whata Moanarua team and may involve supporting areas in our Inpatient Wards. Our ideal candidate will take up the opportunity to learn new skills beyond the traditional Occupational Therapy roles and will be able to work autonomously within both interprofessional and multidisciplinary styles as needed.              

What are the benefits to you? 

• Rosters giving you regular 3 - 4 days weekends and free weekdays. Only work 8 days a fortnight!
• Excellent pay rates including penal rates for weekends and statutory holidays.
• Extra leave allowance for shift work and statutory holidays worked.
• Study support and opportunities for formal and informal CPD.
• Professional supervision and mentoring to support career development and growth.
• Excellent access to infrastructure to strengthen personal and professional networks.
• Feel rewarded working with and as part of an extremely supportive team of health professionals 

To view the position profile click HERE

Please apply online, or for further information contact Tania Kiwara, Te Au Tuauri (Allied Health Therapies) Team Leader

Email: Tania.kiwara@hbdhb.govt.nz

Phone: 06 878 8109 ext. 2390

The Hawke’s Bay DHB in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our DHB values of He kauanuanu â€“ Respect, Ä€kina â€“ Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro â€“ Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

As per COVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Act (No 2) 2021, Hawkes Bay DHB requires ALL its employees to be both fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Boosters are now mandatory and if you were fully vaccinated prior to 16 August 2021, you must have your booster completed by 15 February 2022.  For people fully vaccinated after 16 August 2021, you must have your booster within six months from that date.  For full details of eligibility or when  please click HERE.

Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected.