Occupational Therapist - North Recovery MH Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā in Takapuna is seeking a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist to join the North Recovery team in the North Adult Mental Health Service. You will provide assessments, interventions and recovery-focused support to tangata whaiora aged 18–65, working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires current OTBNZ registration, a practising certificate, and a NZ driver’s licence.

Formación

• Current practising certificate and OTBNZ registration
• Knowledge of occupational therapy processes and standards
• Knowledge of the recovery approach
• NZ full driver’s licence
• Right to work in New Zealand (local or overseas applicants)
• Mental health experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions
• Deliver individual and group-based interventions
• Develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with tangata whaiora and whanau
• Collaborate with primary care providers, NGOs and other stakeholders
• Provide care coordination and recovery-focused support on the recovery journey

Conocimientos

Mental health experience

Recovery approach knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Care coordination

Educación

NZ registered Occupational Therapist (OTBNZ)

Current practising certificate

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist - North Recovery, Adult Mental Health Services

Permanent opportunity

Full-time (1 FTE- 40 hours per week)

Based in Takapuna

Monday to Friday

About us

Te Whatu Ora Waitemata serves the communities of North and West Auckland and the Rodney District, a population of nearly 550,000. Dedicated to the delivery of public health care, Waitemata is committed to best care for everyone - to the patient, their family/whanau, the community and iwi, and the healthcare workforce.

The North Adult Mental Health Service provides a range of services to people aged 18-65 years who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist to join a vibrant, supportive, and highly engaged multidisciplinary team based in Takapuna. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in providing assessment, intervention, and recovery focused support to tangata whaiora on their recovery journey. We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, a passion for mental health, and a commitment to equitable, person centred care.

As an Occupational Therapist within North Recovery, you will work as a key worker, developing meaningful therapeutic relationships with tangata whaiora and whanau, working collaboratively with them and their support networks to achieve positive outcomes. You will work effectively with key internal and external stakeholders, such as primary care providers and NGOs. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions that support participation, independence, and wellbeing. You will facilitate individual and group based interventions, and contribute your discipline specific knowledge within the multidisciplinary team.

If you are able to provide occupational therapy interventions and group work aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of service users plus assume responsibility in a care coordination role then this could be the opportunity for you.

Essential

• Current practising certificate and professional registration from OTBNZ
• Relevant knowledge and experience of occupational therapy and process standards
• Knowledge of the recovery approach
• NZ full driver's licence
• Legal right to work in New Zealand (overseas candidates are welcome to apply)
• Previous mental health experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We welcome applications from occupational therapists who are new graduates. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support, including supervision, mentoring, and coaching. If newly graduated, you will also be supported to complete a New Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) programme, which includes undertaking a postgraduate certificate in Health Sciences (MH&A).

Benefits

• Working for the countrys largest district provides more opportunity for professional development and career progression
• 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave
• A fun and supportive team environment

Position Number: WDHB21000

Closing Date: 29 November2026