Job Details
- Job ID: Req 2770
- Job Type: Full time
- Workplace Type:
- Job Duration:
- Min Education: NZ registered Occupational Therapist
- Company Name For Job: Pathways
- Min Experience:
- Position Title: Occupational Therapist
- Required Travel:
- Salary: between $35.74 – $46.15 hr
- Classification: Mental Health
- Scope of Practice:
- Activities of Daily Living - Assessment and Treatment
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
- Occupational Therapist + full time role based in beautiful Nelson
- Join a national mental health provider
- Great benefits - Healthnow card + extra annual leave + 2 wellbeing
days.
Use
your Occupational Therapy knowledge within the mental health sector to support
people with everyday living and promote independence
About Pathways | Mō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower
individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health
while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our
commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes'
wairua and spirit.
Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)
So, what does an OT do in this role? It's all about supporting out tāngata whai ora to thrive independently. Picture this: you're helping them set up their day, from planning meals, shopping for groceries, and cooking up some magic, to keeping their space cozy, navigating public transport like a pro, getting ready for work, and mastering the art of being medication independent.
It's not just a job; it's making a positive impact on real people's lives. If you're up for being a friendly guide on this journey, let's chat. Together, we can make a difference!
This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week in Nelson.
Ko wai koe (About you)
You will have;
- A New Zealand registration as an Occupational Therapist
- A current full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
- A current, comprehensive New Zealand first aid certificate or be
prepared to obtain one.
- An understanding of what you need for your own wellbeing.
- Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te
Tiriti o Waitangi.
OFFER
Our Occupational Therapist is the go-to person across Pathways' services in Nelson and Marlborough, covering adult and youth services in supported residential settings. Our OT is also there for the awesome tāngata whai ora living in their own homes in the community with mental health and/or addiction challenges, and often, they're juggling some physical health conditions too.
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
- Extensive opportunities for development: coaching, supervision, training
- Increased Kiwisaver employer contribution
- Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months
- Paid Wellbeing days (2 days a year)
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app
- Holiday programme assistance
Te Tono (How to apply)
Please use the following link to apply: https://wisegroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/10/home/requisition/2770?c=wisegroup&source=OTNZ
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)
Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 25 March 2024. Please note,
this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior to the
closing date.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Occupational-Therapist-PD-May-2023.pdf
Contact | Korero: If you have any questions please
reach out to Leah Kininmonth, Team Coach on 027 360 1882.
For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz
Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke
free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental
illness & addictions to apply.