Occupational Therapist - Clinical Lead - Allied Health
Permanent Position (up to 1.0FTE)
Dunstan Hospital is a rural trust hospital located in the heart of beautiful Central Otago. Based in Clyde, we provide integrated healthcare services across a large and diverse geographical region, more than two hours from our base hospital in Dunedin. Rural healthcare offers unique opportunities to work at the top of your scope, build strong interdisciplinary relationships, and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of local communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Allied Health team at Dunstan Hospital for an Occupational Therapist Clinical Leader in a permanent position.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about clinical excellence and developing others. You will combine a clinical caseload with a key leadership role, supporting the growth of our occupational therapy service and contributing to the ongoing development of Allied Health services across the organisation.
As a Clinical Leader, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of clinical excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement. You will mentor and support clinicians, champion evidence-based practice, contribute to service development initiatives, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for our community.
We are looking for someone with significant occupational therapy experience, ideally eight or more years, who brings strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing people and services. Applications from candidates with less experience but a proven track record of successful leadership will also be considered.
At Dunstan Hospital, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive. This is an opportunity to join a supportive Allied Health team where you can continue to grow as both a clinician and a leader while making a meaningful difference in a rural health setting.
This is a designated role with a salary range of $120,000 to $125,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience.
Why Dunstan Hospital?
Dunstan Hospital is located in Clyde, Central Otago, a welcoming township with a strong sense of community and access to essential amenities. Living and working here gives you the chance to build meaningful relationships, enjoy a slower-paced rural lifestyle, and be central to delivering healthcare that truly impacts the local population.
How to apply
Please complete the application form below and submit along with your current CV and cover letter outlining your interest.
For general career enquiries or further questions about this role: careers@cohealth.co.nz
Applications close 17 August 2026
You must have the current legal right to work for our organisation to apply.