Casual Occupational Therapist


Mō te tūranga | About the role:

This a casual position to cover for staff leave within a rural Allied Health team.

We are looking for applicants with a range of generalist and specialist skills, and a genuine passion for working alongside clients in the inpatient and community settings, to facilitate a smoother health journey. This casual position, covering staff leave, will require you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to meet service needs.

Mōu ake | About you:

You will ideally have at least 12 months post-qualification experience, NZ registration in Occupational Therapy, and a current practising certificate.

Additionally, you will bring the following:

  • Comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, to develop positive interpersonal relationships, and work flexibly within the inter-disciplinary team, with a team player attitude
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to liaise effectively with health professionals both within the in-patient services and in the community
  • Strong clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
  • Effective time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
  • Full clean driver’s licence.

If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.

To find out more about Clutha Health First and why you’ll love working here click on the following links:

  • About Us 
https://cluthahealth.co.nz/about-us/


  • Community Care We Provide
https://cluthahealth.co.nz/services/

 

  • Working With Us
https://cluthahealth.co.nz/about-us/careers

 

Also, take the time to watch our video and hear what our team have to say about working here. 

 

Kā mea whakaputa o mātou | What we offer:

 CHF pays the equivalent of Health New Zealand rates and the salary for this role falls between Step 1($37.88 per hour) and Step 8 ($54.15 per hour) of the Occupational Therapist’s scale.

 

For more information or to have an informal chat please contact:

Lesley Watt, Occupational Therapy Team Leader 

Email: lesley.watt@chf.co.nz or phone 03 419 0525 

 

Apply now

Casual

Job no: 2026-0019

Location: 9-11 Charlotte Street Balclutha 9230

Closing Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026