Occupational Therapist - West Recovery MH Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days sick leave

4 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist to join the West Recovery, Adult Mental Health Services team in Henderson. This permanent, full-time role focuses on assessment, treatment and care coordination for adults 18-65 with mental health needs.

You will bring sound clinical skills, experience in mental health, and a commitment to recovery-focused practice. A current practising certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate and professional registration from OTBNZ
• 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
• Previous mental health experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat service users and their family/whanau
• Provide occupational therapy interventions and group work
• Coordinate care and participate in a multidisciplinary team

Skills

NZ registered OT

Clinical skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Legal right to work

Team collaboration

Job description

Occupational Therapist - West Recovery, Adult Mental Health Services

Permanent opportunity, Full-time (1 FTE), Based in Henderson, 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 West Adult Mental Health Service provides a range of services to people aged 18-65 years who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivatted New Zealand registered OT to join a cohesive, multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to service users and their family/whanau. Ideally you will have sound clinical skills, previous mental health experience and be dedicated to supporting service users in their recovery. 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

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

Our Values

At Waitemata we are driven by our values of everyone matters, with compassion, connected and better, best, brilliant. We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.

Contact

If you have the above skills and experience please contact Janette Auld, Team Manager on [e-mail]. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 30 November 2026

Position Number: WDHB21315