Occupational Therapist (1.0 FTE)

Occupational Therapist, Nelson Hospital, Permanent

This role is for a therapist with experience to work as part of the multidisciplinary team at Nelson Hospital. You will work directly alongside another skilled Occupational therapists and Occupational Therapy Allied Health Assistants which you will support and share your experience with.

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.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist in our close-knit team, you will provide tailored assessment , intervention and rehabilitation services and support patients through their healthcare journey. You’ll help patients maximise their functional independence.

This role is based in Nelson Hospital and is a permanent role, working up to 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00AM to 5:00PM. On-call is not required at this time, however you may be required to work weekend shifts to cover leave.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 10 Occupational Therapists provide the highest standard of care for our patients. We pride ourselves on being friendly and very supportive, and work in a busy inter-disciplinary environment focusing on promoting, encouraging and enabling the health, well-being and independence of the people in our community.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

• As an Occupational Therapist, you will: have NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, a current practising certificate and a range of generalist and life skills.
• Be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs,
• Have a genuine passion for working with patients in the hospital on their health journey,
• Effective time management and organisational skills,
• Work autonomously, collaboratively, and develop positive interpersonal relationships,
• Have a full clean drivers licence.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 27 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) at [email protected] OR

Kirsten Mirfin – Team Leader Occupational Therapy at [email protected]

Job ref: R1N26-219

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