Occupational Therapist - Te Puna Waiora, Mental Health and Addiction Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

· Access to clinical training and education

· Up to date facilities, Have a look at

· Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

· Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Occupational Therapist- Te Puna Waiora, Mental health Inpatient Unit

We are welcoming applications for a suitably experienced, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work in our Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit – Te Puna Waiora, who will provide care and best practise to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do. 

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

Suitable candidates must have:

· A Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate

· Drivers License

· Previous mental health experience

· Computer literacy

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to support and implement change

· A commitment to quality and excellence with proven ability to contribute to process improvement

· Working knowledge of Treaty Of Waitangi

· Understand and work within Pae Ora framework

· Ability to uphold the Te Whatu Ora Te Ahu values

· Willingness to undertake training that will enhance professional knowledge and performance

If you are kind and compassionate, have a healthy dose of common sense and great communication skills, we would like to hear from you.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Arun Nandanath Madathil on Email: Arun.NandanathMadathil@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close 20 January 2025

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed