## 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 RoleAs 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 / LocationSecondary 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.
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About youAs 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 ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click -apply nowAllapplications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by24 October 2025If you have any questions about the role, please contactSonja Rae (Recruitment) atORSusan Murray (Mental Health Addictions Support ServicesCoordinator) at .Job ref : R1N25-221We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.| Location : | Nelson Hospital |#J-18808-Ljbffr