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Allied Health - New Entrant To Specialist Practice (Fixed Term 12 Months)

Allied Health - New Entrant To Specialist Practice (Fixed Term 12 Months)

New Zealand GovernmentNelson, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • Allied Health - New Entrant to Specialist Practice (NESP),Mental Health & Addictions (Nelson / Wairau), Fixed Term Full-time
  • Suitable for an enthusiastic new Occupational Therapist or Social Worker graduate or an experienced clinician new to Mental Health / Addictions to gain valuable clinical practice experience.
  • You will enjoy being part of a part of a team as you will feel included, consulted and supported.

We work hard, we do a fantastic job and we enjoy doing it; most importantly, we achieve more by doing it together.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmlygrounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to buildinga health system that serves all New Zealanders.

  • About the Role
  • As an Allied Health NESP, you will :
  • have two 6-month rotations within our Mental Health and Addictions teams.
  • These could be with the community, inpatient, infant child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health or addiction teams,

  • receive comprehensive orientation, mentoring, supervision and support,
  • take part in an in-service NESP programme alongside other new graduate Allied Health professionals and Nurses,
  • be supported to study towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health and Addictions) via AUT.
  • This is fully funded via Te Pou.This is a fixed-term, full-timeposition for 12 months, working 80 hours a fortnight (1.0 FTE).

    The hours ofwork will be negotiable, but generally between 8 : 00AM and 5.00PM.

  • About the Team / Service / Location
  • Secondary care Adult Mental Health& Addiction Services, in the Nelson &Marlborough region, are deliveredby established multi-disciplinary teams based at Nelson and Wairau Hospital andwithin the community.
  • The teams work in close association with partnerservices to deliver a comprehensive clinical service to those affected bymental illness and addictions.

    For more information on living and working in NelsonMarlborough click .

  • About you
  • As an Allied Health NESP, you will :
  • be an enthusiastic and energetic recently graduated Social Worker / Occupational Therapist or experienced clinician new to Mental Health & Addictions,
  • have well-developed people skills, and a person-centred approach to practice,
  • bring confidence, a good sense of humour and great networking skills.
  • The successful candidate must beeligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time ofapplying.
  • Working at Health New Zealand
  • Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
  • We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community

  • We welcome applications from our diverse Maori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
  • How to Apply
  • To apply please click -
  • apply now
  • Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by
  • 24 October 2025
  • If you have any questions about the role, please contactSonja Rae (Recruitment) at
  • ORSusan Murray (Mental Health Addictions Support ServicesCoordinator) at .
  • Job ref : R1N25-221
  • We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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