Occupational Therapist - West Recovery MH Services
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Providing assessment
- Delivering interventions
- Coordinating care
What they ask for
Current practising certificate and OTBNZ registration; relevant OT knowledge and experience; knowledge of recovery approach; NZ full driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand; previous mental health experience; excellent communication skills.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
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 motivated 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.
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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 country’s largest district provides more opportunity for professional development and career progression
- 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave
- For all other exciting employee benefits, please click here
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.
If you have the above skills and experience please contact Janette Auld, Team Manager on Janette.Auld@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email
You may apply for this role by visiting our website at Health NZ careers, quoting reference number WDHB21315. All applications must be submitted online.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Position Number: WDHB21315
Job Details
Job Description: This position is NOT a children's worker under the Children's Act
Job Posting: 11/Nov/26, 30/Nov/26
Organization: Mental Health and Addiction
Primary Location: AUK-Waitakere-Waitakere Hospital
Job: Occupational Therapy, Full-time, Monday - Friday
Recruiter: Abigail Sana Matic
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