Occupational Therapist

1 day ago

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Wise Group Full time

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Fifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment)
  • Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
  • Increased Employer KiwiSaver contribution
  • Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
  • Perk + Perk plus discount app
  • Competitive salary, earning up to $103,000 per annum
  • Investment in your professional development, ongoing training opportunities

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This Occupational Therapist (OT) role is based in our Acute Alternative Hutt Day service which provides an alternative care option to traditional hospital settings for people in mental distress, with high mental health support needs

Some of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Deliver whānau-focused occupational therapy to support holistic wellbeing
  • Deliver innovative, responsive, high-quality OT services
  • Communicate effectively with whānau, colleagues, and other professionals
  • Provide individual and group OT interventions tailored to unique needs
  • Develop and review support and goals plans with stakeholders addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
  • Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate tāngata whai ora health and functional needs

You will be working Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm, with an afterhours on-call component

You | Mōu

We are interested to hear from Occupational Therapists who have proven experience working with people facing mental health challenges.

You will also have:

  • Current registration with the OTBNZ with a current annual practicing certificate.
  • Tertiary Level 7 Occupational Therapy Qualification or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development within OT scope of practice.
  • Knowledge of mental health theory, practice, legal boundaries, and ethical concerns.
  • Current full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.
  • Current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
  • Understanding of what you need for your own wellbeing.
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 14 January 2025. Please note, due to the Christmas period our communication may be limited, and we will endeavour to respond to your application after 07 January 2026

Position Description:

Contact | Whakapā: Mahoro King - for any queries

*For further information, visit our website

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.*

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