Launch Your Allied Health Career: NESP Specialist Practice

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for Allied Health – New Entrant to Specialist Practice (NESP) at Nelson/Wairau Hospital. This fixed-term, full-time 12-month role offers two six-month rotations across Mental Health and Addictions, with comprehensive orientation, supervision and a funded Postgraduate Certificate through AUT, Te Pou.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team and gain specialist clinical skills while working with experienced colleagues in a well-structured

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or recently graduated Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Complete two six-month rotations across Mental Health and Addictions services.
• Receive supervision and mentoring throughout the programme.
• Participate in a structured NESP programme with other new graduates and nurses.
• Fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health and Addictions) through AUT.
• Develop specialist knowledge while working with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualification

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for Allied Health – New Entrant to Specialist Practice (NESP) at Nelson/Wairau Hospital. This fixed-term, full-time 12-month role offers two six-month rotations across Mental Health and Addictions, with comprehensive orientation, supervision and a funded Postgraduate Certificate through AUT, Te Pou.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team and gain specialist clinical skills while working with experienced colleagues in a well-structured