Core Occupational Therapist, Tamaki Oranga - Mental Health & Addictions

Full time, permanent role

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines 

Health 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. 

We have a position available in Tamaki Oranga - Adult Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit (all male unit).

The service provides high quality and rehabilitative care from a mental health perspective. This includes clinical assessments, interventions and holistic practices. The focus is on rehabilitation practices.

Essential:

• Registration with the New Zealand Occupational Therapy Board
• Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate
• A full clean drivers licence

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal by 13th November 2026.

To view the job description, please click here. For more information, please contact Amy on amy.lin@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.