Occupational Therapist (Rehab / Older Adult)

New Zealand Government
📍 Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand 💼 Permanent Full time 🕒 Posted July 22, 2026

Job Description

Location: Kenepuru Community Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking an energetic, efficient and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient Allied Health Team, working in the area of rehabilitation with the older adult. A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a relevant area is preferred. The team is part of the wider Allied Health Inpatient team at Kenepuru Community Hospital. This ward focuses on rehabilitation for patients with older adults who have been admitted with a variety of injuries and medical conditions. The OT in this role will hold a caseload of approximately 15 patients. The OT in this role may also be requi...

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Job Details

  • Location Porirua, Wellington
  • Job Type Permanent Full time
  • Category Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
  • Posted Date July 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 31, 2026