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🥝 Community Occupational Therapist (Nelson)

New Zealand Government | nelson, New-Zealand | Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Community Occupational Therapist – Permanent, full‑time (80hrs/fortnight) at Nelson Hospital, Nelson.

About the Role

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in working in the community (direct experience preferred). Experience working in a rehab setting will be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence-informed practice.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within the inter‑disciplinary team.
  • Strong prioritisation skills and experience with complex discharge planning.
  • Provide clinical oversight and appropriate delegation to kaiāwhina.
  • Supervise and train Occupational Therapy students, providing mentoring and support when necessary.
  • Work 80 hours per week (1.0FTE), Monday to Friday.
  • Complex Housing and Level 1 Wheelchair Enable accreditation are welcome, but not essential.

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