Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term (until 18 May 2027), Full Time, Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The Advancing Wellness at Home Initiative (AWHI) team is a community team at Hutt Hospital that supports people discharging from hospital following an acute medical event, neurological event or injury. The aim of the service is to improve health outcomes for patients following a hospital admission and to improve the flow of patients through the hospital. You will be working with a wide range of people and conditions in a highly dynamic environment. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The AWHI team has a range of professionals including Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Therapy, Social Work and Allied Health Assistants. We also work closely with specialist doctors.

You will have access to professional support within the team as well as the relevant professional leader. 

About you 

We are looking for someone with the right clinical skills and a flexible attitude. Te Whatu Ora is commited to improving health outcomes for Māori and Pacific whānau so your commitment to Te Tiriti and health equity is a must. You will also bring excellent time and case load management, great communication and inter-personal skills. 

In order to maximise our efficiency and improve the service patient’s receive, we work in an inter-professional manner. You will need to have a holistic perspective and be prepared to use or develop your inter-professional skill set. 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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