Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty

• Permanent full-time – 40 hours per week
• Bring your passion to this supportive close-knit team
• Competitive remuneration + Wellbeing programme + Staff carparking

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a beginning career occupational therapist to join our team as a rotator.
The rotations cover the Medical, Orthopaedic, Surgical and Rehabilitation wards in the Western Bay of Plenty and are 9 months each rotation. The position is a permanent full-time role with the expectation that the initial 3 years are rotational through these named areas.
This role is varied and offers the opportunity to improve the wellbeing of patients journeying through previous and new health conditions including but not limited to traumatic brain injury, fractures, amputations, stroke, and general frailty conditions.
You will work alongside the Clinical Lead OTs, Advanced Rotators and Allied Health Assistants to ensure excellent service delivery whilst having the opportunity to grow your toolkit of transdisciplinary knowledge as you start your career.
This role is covered by the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement. Salary range for this position is $$77,087 to $107,600.
He Korero mōu - About You
Our preferred candidate will have:

• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• Preferred but not essential experience in a hospital setting working on acute wards
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• Passion and a drive to make a real difference through your work and have a strong cultural awareness
• A willingness to work alongside other Allied Health clinicians and leaders to help shape this service

Mō Tātou – About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest employers with over 4500 staff.
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Orientation and support from the wider Allied Health inpatient team
• Opportunity to work alongside an interdisciplinary team to expand your skills base and ensure excellent service delivery
• A supportive and dynamic coaching environment with Manaakitanga at the heart
• Opportunities to attend relevant professional development to grow your skillset
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and Wellbeing programme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• The opportunity to live and work in the stunning Western Bay of Plenty

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Rio Jodache, Team Leader, Occupational Therapy, via email rio.Jodache@bopdhb.govt.nz.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Children’s Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.