Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau | Occupational Therapist x2

Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau | Occupational Therapist x2

• Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Work vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone provided.

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Piki mai, kake mai, whakapiri mai.

Me mātua aro ki te hunga mate, ki a rātou mā, ka maharatia tonutia e tātou.

Ki a tātou e ora tonu nei tēnā koutou, kia kaha, kia manawanui.

He karanga tēnei ki ērā o koutou e hiahia ana ki te whakakī i tēnei tūranga motuhake.

Pēnā kei a koe ngā pūkenga, tukua mai tō tono.

Anei e whai atu nei ngā kōrero hāngai mō te tūranga, hei tirohanga atu mā koutou.

Mā te Atua tātou e tohutohu ki te tika, ki te pono, huri noa, kia ora huihui mai tātou katoa.

Our client is a kaupapa Māori, not-for-profit organisation delivering integrated health, education, housing, social, and employment services across Tāmaki Makaurau. Their mahi is deeply grounded in tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a focus on enhancing whānau wellbeing and mana motuhake. As part of their growing mental health and addiction team, they are seeking 2 Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau - Occupational Therapists to join their Te Oho Mauri programme.

• One role will be based in their Te Āhuru Mōwai Service. This is a full wrap around service with clinical, housing, and community supports working together to encourage, and empower whānau transitioning from acute patient settings and back into a community of their choice.
• The other role will be supporting a kaupapa Māori programme focused on mental health recovery, addiction support, and vocational development for ākonga.

He aha te tūranga - About the role

The Occupational Therapist plays a key role in enhancing the wellbeing and functional independence of tangata whaiora by addressing barriers to daily living caused by mental, emotional, cognitive, or environmental challenges. This includes co-developing therapeutic interventions, fostering resilience, and supporting vocational readiness within a culturally grounded and holistic service model.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough functional and psychosocial assessments of tangata whaiora.
• Designing and delivering personalised care and rehabilitation plans.
• Supporting daily living, emotional regulation, and skill-building through evidence-based interventions.
• Facilitating psychoeducation and therapeutic coaching for whaiora and their whānau.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community networks.
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation in the client management system.
• Ensuring practice is grounded in ethical standards, OTBNZ regulations, and cultural responsiveness.
• Contributing to continuous quality improvement and kaupapa-aligned service delivery.

Ngā pūkenga, ngā tohu ōu - What you will need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy from a recognised New Zealand institution or; OTBNZ assessed occupational therapy qualification from overseas.
• Relevant clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Full and Valid NZ Driver’s License.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to client-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Desired:

• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand.
• Knowledge of te reo me ōna tikanga (or an active desire to learn).

He wāhi whai tikanga - What they offer:

• A supportive, culturally grounded team environment.
• Ongoing professional development, supervision, and training.
• Fully equipped work vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop.
• Flexible work practices and revitalisation days.
• EAP access, life insurance, and long service recognition.
• The opportunity to uplift and transform lives through Māori-led recovery pathways.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply:

Please email tiare@manarecruitment.co.nz (quoting reference number MT012) to request an information kete or email CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills you bring.

Applications close: Monday 2 June 2025 at 5.00pm.