R2176 - Media Executive
Job details
Salary
£34K to £51K per annum
Job type
Permanent
Closes on 30 April 2026
Take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career in beautiful New Zealand
• Roles available in acute, subacute, community, and specialist services
• Permanent, full-time and fixed-term opportunities available across New Zealand
About you
We are looking for qualified and experienced Occupational Therapists who are passionate about enabling better outcomes for people, whānau and communities. Whether you're seeking a new challenge, professional growth, or a more balanced lifestyle - there’s a place for you in New Zealand.
Occupational Therapists at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are essential members of our multi-disciplinary teams across the country. Our teams support people to maximise their independence and participation in meaningful everyday activities whether they're recovering from injury, managing long-term health conditions, or adapting to life changes.
Opportunities are available nationwide in a broad range of clinical areas including:
• trauma
• orthopaedics
• general medicine
• surgery
• mental health
• neurology
• acute stroke
• respiratory
• cardiology
• paediatrics
• ICU
• emergency departments
• burns and plastics
• oncology
• hand therapy
• community-based roles such as home visits and rehabilitation.
No matter where you work, you'll be part of a collaborative team with access to peer networks, in-service training, clinical supervision and professional development. To work as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand, you must hold registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC). Applications from internationally qualified therapists are welcome and assessed for eligibility and equivalence on a case-by-case basis.
Call New Zealand home
Once offered a position, our internal Health Immigration team can provide free support
to you and your family with immigrating to New Zealand. Senior Medical Officers are on
Tier 1 of New Zealand's Immigration Green List, which means you are eligible for the
Straight to Residence Visa and can apply for New Zealand residency before you arrive.
One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to
experience nature, outdoor adventure and vibrant cities close to where you live and
work. You're never far away from your next adventure in New Zealand with access to
hiking, skiing, mountain biking, water sports, fine dining, and diving into traditional
experiences to learn more about Māori culture across the country.
Salary and benefits
Occupational Therapists enjoy competitive salaries based on experience and role
complexity, typically ranging from $79K NZD to $119K+ NZD (£34K GBP to £51K GBP)
per year. You’ll also receive four weeks of annual leave, 12 paid public holidays, and a
professional development allowance. Your registration and practicing certificate fees are
reimbursed.
Working for 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 all
applications including those from diverse Māori, Pacific disabled and rainbow
communities.
How to apply
Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our
online careers portal.
If you have questions, please email our recruiters
[email protected]