Occupational Therapist (Physical Health)

Invercargill - New Zealand

Yearly Salary: $ 77087 - 107600

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist (Physical Health) Southland Hospital Fixed-Term Full-Time (Parental Leave Cover)

12-month Fixed-term from February 2026
Shape recovery and independence in a collaborative rehab environment while enjoying the lifestyle Southland offers
$77087 $107600 per annum aligned with the Allied Public Health Scientific & Technical Collective Agreement

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 at Southland Hospital youll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

This position is primarily based in the Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation (AT&R) ward with flexibility to support other clinical areas as needed. Youll work closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver assessments interventions and discharge planning that promote functional recovery and quality of life. Youll mostly be working with patients requiring rehabilitation from neurological orthopaedic and general medical conditions.

This is a MondayFriday role with no weekend or on-call requirements.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our close-knit Allied Health team offers strong peer support and links to Dunedin Hospital. We value collaboration learning and service improvement and youll have opportunities to participate in regular in-service training and interdisciplinary learning.

Southland offers short commutes affordable housing and easy access to Fiordland Queenstown and the Catlins for outdoor adventures.

For more information on living and working in Southland click here

About you

To succeed in this role you will:

Hold (or be eligible for) a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and the ability to work independently
Be a strong team player with excellent communication and a proactive approach to healthcare and learning
Bring cultural competence and a commitment to patient-centred care

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 Sunday 18 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role please contact James Boyd at

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

Occupational Therapist (Physical Health) Southland Hospital Fixed-Term Full-Time (Parental Leave Cover)12-month Fixed-term from February 2026Shape recovery and independence in a collaborative rehab environment while enjoying the lifestyle Southland offers$77087 $107600 per annum aligned with the ...