Occupational Therapist - Porirua Community Mental Health Team

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location:   BNZ Tower, Porirua

Service:    Porirua Community Mental Health Team

Contract:  Permanent, part-time (32 hours per week)

Salary:     $78,420, $109,000 (pro-rated)

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

The Porirua Community Mental Health Team is based in the BNZ tower in the heart of Porirua. We are looking for a registered Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this role you will be expected to work in collaboration with our MDT. We provide a variety of interventions and there is opportunity to have ongoing training and development in this role. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Our team is made up of several disciplines and works in a cohesive and respectful manner. We are supportive and have a wide range of experiences and specialities making up the team. We encourage ongoing learning and development of all members. 

Moū – About you

We are looking for a motivated clinician who is willing to work as part of a team. It is important you will have have a high level of organisational skills as well as experience in risk management and formulation. Often the role calls for autonomy and a willingness to advocate for the people we work with. 

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

We do not accept applications via email. Click “apply now” button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role, please email Marianne.lovgren@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed