Allied Health

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
(Nelson Marlborough) formally NMDHB
(NESP) Rotational Post

**Tenure**: Fixed-term, full-time
for 12 months

**Location**: Mental Health and
Addictions, Nelson/Tasman teams
- Suitable for an enthusiastic new or

recently graduated Occupational Therapist or Social WorkerNgā mōhiohio e pā ana ki
tēnei mahi (About this position)

**In this role 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 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. Secondary care Adult Mental Health
Services, in the Nelson and Tasman region, are delivered by established
multi-disciplinary teams based at Nelson Hospital and within the community.
The teams work in close association with partner services to deliver a
comprehensive clinical service to those affected by mental illness and
addictions.
This is a 12-month, fixed-term,
full-time position working 80 hours a fortnight. Your hours of work will be
negotiable, but generally between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika?
(Who is an appropriate applicant?)

**You will**:

- be an enthusiastic and energetic

recently graduated Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
- have well-developed people skills, and
a person-centred approach to practice.
- bring confidence, a good sense of
humour and great networking skills.
- be a New Zealand citizen or hold
permanent residency.You are required to provide proof that you have
completed your primary course of NZ approved Covid-19 vaccinations.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our
team)
Te Whatu Ora
(Nelson Marlborough) is the
main health provider for Te Tau Ihu,
the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's
largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main
locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region
and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are
up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value
integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More
Information)
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi
(The benefits of this position)
You will enjoy being part of a part of a team with a 'one team,
one dream' ethos. 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
Nelson is one of New Zealand's top lifestyle destinations and
offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national
parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking,
mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf,
sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai?
(How do I apply?)
For general
or 03 546 1274.

explaining your interest in this position.

**Ref**: N22-697

**Applications close**: Open
until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses
Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health
outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.
recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.