Occupational therapy service

We provide assessment, treatment, education and rehabilitation for inpatients and outpatients in Taranaki Base Hospital and Hawera Hospital.


Contact us

Taranaki Base Hospital Occupational Therapy Department

  • phone: 06 753 7742
  • hours: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Hawera Hospital Occupational Therapy Department:

  • phone: 06 278 9924
  • 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Where to find us - Taranaki Base Hospital

Taranaki Base Hospital Occupational Therapy Department is located at:

Level 2, off the main corridor. We share a reception with the Physiotherapy Department.


Where to find us — Hāwera Hospital

Find us through the main entrance on Hunter Street.


Services we provide

Services we provide:

  • assessment and rehabilitation
  • transition from hospital to home
  • wheelchair prescription and modification for conditions like stroke and chronic fatigue.
  • therapy for tamariki with disabilities, and assessments for housing modifications and equipment.
  • anxiety management and group work for adults with severe mental illness
  • support for older adults with serious mental health diagnoses and dementia.

Referral information

You will need a referral to access our services. We accept ACC and non-ACC referrals.

Referrals are accepted from:

clinical staff for inpatients
healthcare providers
external agencies such as NASC, fieldworkers.