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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team as the Community Clinical Leader at Taranaki Base Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical leadership, support staff development, and promote high-quality, safe, and effective occupational therapy services across Taranaki. The role provides leadership across community occupational therapy, wheelchair and seating services, equipment services, and Intermediate and Enhanced Intermediate Rehabilitation Services, with responsibilities including clinical supervision, staff orientation, performance development, quality assurance, and service coordination.
Working collaboratively with the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, Allied Health teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues at Taranaki Base and Hāwera Hospitals, you will support consistent clinical practice, service improvement, and compliance with relevant professional, ACC, and Enable New Zealand requirements. You will also contribute to staff training, service accreditation, and the ongoing development of community and rural occupational therapy services across the region. This role would suit an Occupational Therapist with strong clinical reasoning, leadership and communication skills, who is passionate about supporting colleagues and delivering responsive, high-quality services to our community.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
· Up to date facilities, Have a look at
· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
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· A degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
· NZ Registered Occupational Therapist and hold a current APC and 7 or more years’ experience.
· Experienced as a lead and management of a team
· Experience with Enable NZ housing and equipment processes and applications
· Understanding ACC service / contracts for Wheelchair seating
· Full NZ Drivers Licence.
· Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karien.visagie@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
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