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.

About the Role

MidCentral has a vacancy for a New Zealand registered occupational therapist in our Older Adult Mental Health service based in Palmerston North Hospital.

The purpose of this role is to provide and deliver a quality accessible occupational therapy service across the continuum of care of older adult mental health inpatient and community sector, in partnership with service users/ tangata whairoa, NGO's/ Agencies and their family/whanau and other staff within MidCentral.

About the Location

Palmerston North is a great place to live with a culturally diverse population, plenty of outdoor activities, a great variety of eateries and a reasonable cost of living in the region.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

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About you

This position would suit an occupational therapist with vision and energy for working in Older Adults Mental Health as part of the community and inpatient rehabilitation services. You would be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team with the opportunity to develop your skills in working with older adults in our Older Adult Mental Health service. This role is 0.6 FTE and hours can be discussed. 

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

We can offer: 
• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

 How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maree Loynes Recruitment Specialist

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