Occupational Therapist - Kai Whakaora Ngangahau

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strives to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We aim to create an inclusive environment that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences, ensuring that everyone in our community receives the healthcare they deserve. About the Role We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Kaiwhakaora ngangahau / Occupational Therapist to join our Te Uru Rauhi Mental Health and Addiction Services. In this role, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about partnering with whanau and are interested in providing a whanau ora approach that emphasizes wellness and recovery, we encourage you to apply. Our approach promotes interconnectedness across social, spiritual, physical, and environmental dimensions, with the goal of achieving WAIORA, which represents flourishing individuals, whanau, and communities. This new service delivery model will support the aspirations of whanau whaiora. We can offer: - An encouraging learning environment that fosters growth and challenges - A professional and supportive culture within a collaborative team setting - Fulfilling and challenging work with excellent lifestyle options - Tailored wellness programs to support your well-being Requirements As a Kaiwhakaora ngangahau / Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality person- and whanau-centered services. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with whanau to help them achieve their aspirations and flourish. Candidates should possess: - Relevant qualifications and be a registered Kaiwhakaora ngangahau / Occupational Therapist - Knowledge and/or experience in mental health services This is a permanent position offering 32 hours per week. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to better understand and serve our community. We warmly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. For any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement. We look forward to your application.