Occupational Therapist

Are you an OT, who is interested in working with our taiohi and doing “whatever it takes” on a daily basis to help them flourish.

AboutREAL | Mō mātou

Our spirit is “loving life” – and that's what we do. We work with our taiohi to realise this aspiration. We provide health and wellbeing services in partnership with local community support to help taiohi aged 14 to 18 develop life skills and build strong connections, including their school, employer, whānau, and friends.

The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave after 12 months of services
• 2x Paid Wellbeing Days each year
• Holiday programme assistance
• $250 healthcare subsidies per year
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a full‑time role based in Hillpark, Auckland. You will be working Monday – Friday. Shift pattern as per below : 8 : 30 am – 5 pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 11 am – 7 : 30 pm, Tuesday & Thursday.

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist, preferably with experience in the Youth sector, to join our Real Talk programme. You will be reporting to a Team Coach and will be co‑facilitating the Real Talk Group Programme which runs over 10 weeks, offering early interventions for vulnerable taiohi struggling with symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety and depression. It is delivered with the intent of teaching skills that will enable them to better manage intense emotions, social stressors and other things that get in the way of everyday life. One‑to‑one support is also offered as part of the service delivery and another key aspect of the role is networking with local communities, schools, and other NGOs.

Job Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will draw on your experience working with young people and expertise from a range of treatment modalities to provide therapeutic interventions in supporting young people to build confidence, resilience, and well‑being.

Required Qualifications

• Have experience working in mental health and addiction settings or similar
• The ability to work well with other services such as DHBs, PHOs, and the wider community and social sector
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Ideally, you will have knowledge of the Health and Social Services sectors
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Applications Close

Thursday, 4th December 2025. PLEASE NOTE, this advert may close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

Position Description

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Contact

Daneka Geaney‑Jones, Team Coach – Real. Contact at if you have any questions.

For further information, visit our website Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke‑free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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