Senior Occupational Therapist, Tamaki Oranga Recovery Centre

Full Time, Permanent

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team at Tamaki Oranga Recovery Centre, a 20-bed all-male inpatient mental health rehabilitation unit that provides care for tangata whaiora with enduring mental health needs.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will bring clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to recovery-oriented practice.

This is your chance to influence outcomes, promote health equity, and support a culturally responsive, whanau-centred model of care.

About the Role

You will be responsible for providing high-level occupational therapy services within an interdisciplinary team.

This includes :

Comprehensive assessment and intervention for tangata whaiora with complex mental health needs

Supporting functional recovery through engagement in meaningful occupation

Providing clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to others in the occupational therapy team

Actively participating in quality improvement and service development initiatives

Collaborating with colleagues and community supports to ensure seamless care delivery

This role is ideal for someone passionate about working in mental health rehabilitation and making a tangible difference in peoples' lives.

About You

NZ registration as an Occupational Therapist and a current Annual Practising Certificate

A minimum of 5 years' experience working in mental health and addiction services

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and supervise

Knowledge of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equity and culturally safe practice

A full NZ drivers licence

What We Offer

A supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development

The opportunity to be involved in innovative service design and delivery

Access to cultural support networks and workforce development initiatives

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 03 November

To apply please click apply now.

To review the position description, please click here.

If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on

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