Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

Whakatane, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**
We have an exciting position available for a dynamic, NZ Registered Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working alongside people in their recovery journey and is motivated to deliver an innovative and culturally effective acute mental health service within our Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit in Whakatāne Hospital.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys using their initiative, working autonomously within a supportive multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Ideally you have experience working in acute mental health settings, but the successful applicant will join a growing and supportive allied health team, working closely alongside social work, physio, pharmacy, psychology, and OT assistant colleagues. You will be responsible for coordinating an established therapeutic group program, and there will be opportunity and support to develop this further. Other key aspects of the role involve working collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to support discharge planning, functional assessments, psychoeducation, ensuring an effective Sensory Modulation programme, and taking a key role within the Zero Seclusion project team.

This is a 0.8FTE vacancy working on a fixed-term basis until March 2025 to cover parental leave.

**He Kōrero mōu - About You**

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- Access to ongoing in-house professional development
- Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora**

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