Occupational Therapist - North Recovery MH Services

Occupational Therapist - North Recovery, Adult Mental Health Services

• Permanent opportunity
• Full-time (1 FTE- 40 hours per week)
• Based in Takapuna
• Monday to Friday

About us

Te Whatu Ora Waitemata serves the communities of North and West Auckland and the Rodney District, a population of nearly 550,000. Dedicated to the delivery of public health care, Waitemata is committed to best care for everyone - to the patient, their family/whanau, the community and iwi, and the healthcare workforce.

The North Adult Mental Health Service provides a range of services to people aged 18-65 years who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist to join a vibrant, supportive, and highly engaged multidisciplinary team based in Takapuna..

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in providing assessment, intervention, and recovery focused support to tangata whaiora on their recovery journey. We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, a passion for mental health, and a commitment to equitable, person centred care.

As an Occupational Therapist within North Recovery, you will work as a key worker, developing meaningful therapeutic relationships with tangata whaiora and whanau, working collaboratively with them and their support networks to achieve positive outcomes. You will work effectively with key internal and external stakeholders, such as primary care providers and NGOs. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions that support participation, independence, and wellbeing. You will facilitate individual and group based interventions, and contribute your discipline specific knowledge within the multidisciplinary team.

If you are able to provide occupational therapy interventions and group work aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of service users plus assume responsibility in a care coordination role then this could be the opportunity for you.

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Essential

• Current practising certificate and professional registration from OTBNZ
• Relevant knowledge and experience of occupational therapy and process standards
• Knowledge of the recovery approach
• NZ full driver's licence
• Legal right to work in New Zealand (overseas candidates are welcome to apply)
• Previous mental health experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We welcome applications from occupational therapists who are new graduates. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support, including supervision, mentoring, and coaching. If newly graduated, you will also be supported to complete a New Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) programme, which includes undertaking a postgraduate certificate in Health Sciences (MH&A).

Benefits

• Working for the countrys largest district provides more opportunity for professional development and career progression
• 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave
• A fun and supportive team environment

If you have the above skills and experience please contact Jess Lee Team Manager on Jessica.Lee4@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

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

Position Number: WDHB21000

Closing Date: 29 November 2026