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.

About REAL | 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 working 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.

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave after 12 months of services
• 2x Paid Wellbeing Days each year
• $250 healthcare subsidies per year

Full-time role – Hillpark, Auckland

You will be working Monday – Friday. Shift pattern as per below : 8 : 30am – 5pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 11am – 7 : 30pm, 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‑on‑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.

You / Mōu

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be drawing on your experience in 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.

You will also :

• Have experience working in mental health and addiction settings or similar.
• Have the ability to work well with other services such as DHBs, PHOs, and the wider community and social sector.
• Have a full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
• Ideally, have knowledge of the Health and Social Services sectors.
• Have 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 :

Contact : Daneka Geaney-Jones, Team Coach – Real on 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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