Occupational Therapist – Intellectual Disability Service

Location: Ratonga Rua-o-Porirua Campus

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (1 FTE), Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapy role is critical in the effective implementation of the service model of care. The nature of rehabilitation provided for these clients necessitates staff in these roles to provide active support, role modelling and coaching giving clients the opportunity to implement learned skills. The Occupational Therapist will provide assessment and intervention for clients in 1:1 and group settings. You will work with a group of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy support workers across the Intellectual Disability Service.

About the Team/Service Location

The Intellectual Disability Secure Service has regional and national services:

Haumietiketike is a regional intellectual disability adult secure forensic unit which has 11 beds for both males and females.

The Step-Down Rehabilitative Cottages include two separate houses providing four adult beds in each cottage.

Hikitia Te Wairua is the national intellectual disability secure forensic unit for young people. This building is co-located with the Rangatahi (Youth Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit) and Nga Taiohi (National Secure Youth Forensic Unit).

Manawai Individualised Service Units (ISU) is a national facility for adults with an intellectual disability and/or mental illness who have conditions of such severity that they have been subject to long-term hospital level care compromising their quality of life.

RIDCAS is a regional community team providing consultation and liaison with both mental health and disability contracts.

About you

Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:

• NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practicing certificate.
• Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand - Professional Association (desirable).
• Full drivers licence.

Experience:

• An interest in and knowledge of working with intellectual disability and mental health service users.
• Ability to work under guidance and according to treatment plans and guidelines developed.
• Ability to make an effective unit / team contribution.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitive to the needs of service users, staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of the needs of other cultures.
• Strong service user focus.
• Understanding of and adherence to CCHV Districts aims and objectives.

Someone well-suited to the role will place a high value on the following:

• A commitment and understanding of the te Tiriti o Waitangi  (and application to health) and a willingness to work positively in improving outcomes for Māori.
• Working collaboratively with other clinicians.
• Delivering identified outcomes.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, 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 1^st December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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