Youth-Focused Occupational Therapist — Part-Time

Wise Group; Tauranga, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Two paid wellbeing days

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Wise Group in Tauranga is seeking an experienced Registered Occupational Therapist or Social Worker for a part-time role (10 hours; flexible pattern). The role sits with Whetū Marewa, a brief and early intervention service for taiohi, delivered in-office, in schools and in the community.

You will provide individual and group-based therapies, emphasize creativity and engagement, and balance clinical duties with a youth-centered, flexible approach to help taiohi flourish.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand clinical registration.
• Understanding of local community issues and a commitment to tikanga Māori.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to upholding the mana of taiohi, whānau and the kaupapa.
• Strong therapeutic skills and ability to deliver brief, short-term interventions.
• Ability to uphold integrity and mana of young people and the service.
• Experience in group facilitation and creating inclusive spaces.
• Creative and flexible practice with confidence to engage young people differently.
• Relationship-based approach prioritising trust, connection, mana and taiohi voice.
• Experience across individual, whānau, group, school and community settings.
• Strong assessment and intervention skills for short-term models.
• Positive, enthusiastic outlook with warmth and energy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A current New Zealand Driver Licence.
• A current first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group-based therapeutic interventions in office, schools and community.
• Engage taiohi through creative, youth-centred activities and non-traditional formats.
• Deliver brief interventions and facilitate groups with a youth-focused approach.
• Build trusted relationships and maintain engagement to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Collaborate with taiohi, whānau, schools and community services.

Skills

Group facilitation

Brief intervention

Youth engagement

Relationship building

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Creativity

Humour & warmth

Education

New Zealand practising certificate

First aid certificate

Driver Licence

Job description

Wise Group in Tauranga is seeking an experienced Registered Occupational Therapist or Social Worker for a part-time role (10 hours; flexible pattern). The role sits with Whetū Marewa, a brief and early intervention service for taiohi, delivered in-office, in schools and in the community.

You will provide individual and group-based therapies, emphasize creativity and engagement, and balance clinical duties with a youth-centered, flexible approach to help taiohi flourish.