Occupational Therapist
There are a number of sensory & comfort rooms with multiple lounges, relaxation and programme spaces for service users. We have an exciting and rewarding role in this facility where you will enjoy practising a holistic approach, relish new innovative ways of treating and caring for service users and working proactively to reduce the need for seclusion and restraint.About the roleWe are looking for a motivated experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take their next career step into the Senior Occupational Therapy role for Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service.
This leadership role will represent Occupational Therapists within the service and maintain strong links to their profession.The successful applicant will be an effective communicator between the management team and clinicians, you will be required to assist in recruitment, performance reviews and to coordinate professional development opportunities for staff and support Occupational Therapists in the serviceThere will be opportunities for your own leadership skill development as well as supporting the development of others within the profession.The role will require input into various projects, drawing on your extensive clinical knowledge and experience to ensure that the voice of Occupational Therapists is heard at all levels.For a copy of the position description, please click here.About youWe are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist who : Registered Occupational Therapist with current APCHas previous leadership experienceHas at least 5+ years clinical experience in Mental Health Is prepared to cover Waiatarau inpatient unit when requiredHas post graduate diploma or currently working towards a post graduate qualificationExcellent communication skills and interpersonal skillsHow to applyIf you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online through our careers website at Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB19635For more information about these vacancies, please contact Binphin Pallai, Acting Charge Nurse Manager on 021 813 425For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic from Recruitment via emailPosition Number: WDHB19635Closing Date: 11 September 2025