Occupational Therapist - Regional Work Rehabilitationat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā -
Occupational Therapist
- Regional Work Rehab
- Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service (ARFPS)
- Health New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora WaitematāPermanent, Full-time roleMonday
- FridayBased in New LynnHealth 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.About UsRegional Work Rehabilitation provides work and learning opportunities to people who are affected by mental illness.
About the RoleProvide occupational therapy oversight to the Wrap n Pak Affirmative Business programme Manage referrals to Wrap n Pak to reduce wait-times and make the best use of the available spaces on the programmeContribute to and support the development and maintenance of RWR as a high quality and effective vocational rehabilitation service that supports improved health outcomes for tāngata whai i te oraEstablish connections between tāngata whai I te ora and other RWR services; the referral source; employers; educators and other vocational skills development providers.
Implement standardised vocational assessments and interventions to facilitate the development of career, work or education pathways.To contribute to service improvement through identifying, proposing, developing and implementing service improvement initiatives in collaboration with Team Manager, Senior Occupational Therapist and other service key stakeholders.For a copy of the Job Description, please click here.About YouWe are looking for an Occupation Therapist who has:current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)clean and full driver's licensestrong communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills; commitment to equitable health outcomes for Maori; respectful of diversity; effective team player and problem solverWe welcome applications from occupational therapists who are new graduates or new to mental health & addictions practice.
Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support, including supervision, mentoring, and coaching.You will also be supported to complete a New Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) programme, which includes undertaking a postgraduate certificate in Health Sciences (MH&A).For further information on the role please contact Jenni Tregoweth 09 440 6992.For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via emailWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Position number: WDHB19838Closing date: 21 December 2025