Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Location: Purehurehu Forensic Inpatient Unit, Ratonga Rua o Porirua Campus, Porirua Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (1 FTE, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and serving all New Zealanders. We believe in building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centered care, and excellence through integration and collaboration. About the Role We are seeking a values-driven Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join our forensic inpatient team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, supporting individuals in their recovery journey within our specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services. Your responsibilities will involve encouraging and facilitating meaningful activities in a secure forensic environment. We are looking for someone who brings energy, creativity, and a positive attitude, along with strong teamwork skills and the ability to build positive relationships with both clients and a multidisciplinary team. Our service is dedicated to fostering a supportive team culture and offers access to an established Learning and Development Centre to support your ongoing professional growth. About the Team/Service/Location Te Korowai Whariki (TKW) is a collective of regional and national services with staff located across the Central Region, from Gisborne to Wanganui to Wellington. Our services include both inpatient and community-based support, primarily divided into Central Regional Services and Intellectual Disability (ID) Services. The Purehurehu Forensic Inpatient Unit is a secure environment exclusively for male clients, providing treatment, assessment, and rehabilitation for tangata whaiora/consumers admitted through NZ Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. About You To be considered for this role, you must have: - Practical experience working with individuals who have Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health issues - At least a NZQA Level 3 certificate or an equivalent qualification - The ability to design meaningful activities tailored to the abilities of tangata whaiora/consumers - A caring and positive attitude towards individuals affected by a disability - A strong focus on empowering tangata whaiora/consumers Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to "weaving wellness" and ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the core of our mission. We are committed to being a good employer and fulfilling our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. A diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to better understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity health organization, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by June 15. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Marianne Lovgren at marianne.lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz. 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.