Occupational Therapist / Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau Mental Health Community Mental Health & Addiction Services Part time (Up to 0.8 FTE available. Up to 32 hours per week) Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes An exciting opportunity has become available to work as an Occupational Therapist in our Community Mental Health & Addiction Services in Rotorua. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team who has an interest in Mental Health. Post graduate experience in mental health (2 years) would be an asset; however, for the right candidate, this could be a great position for a new graduate with opportunities to develop skills in occupational therapy assessment, individual work, and group facilitation, with a pathway for future options in our community settings. Mo te turanga / About the role As a Registered Occupational Therapist, you will: Coordinate care and provide profession-specific interventions, i.e., functional assessments. Work with people as they transition from the inpatient service to the community. Be supported by the senior community occupational therapy team. Demonstrate strong assessment skills, experience in a variety of interventions, and work within a skilled multi-disciplinary team. Connect and build trusting relationships with people from various life experiences and cultural backgrounds, improving outcomes for Maori accessing care. Work permanent part-time (Up to 32 hours per week), during business hours (Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm). Structure of part-time hours is negotiable. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou / What we offer Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Team environment + Multi-cultural setting. Ongoing peer support, clinical supervision, training, and development opportunities. Free parking on hospital campus within walking distance of community centers. Reimbursement of your annual practicing certificate. Competitive Salary as per Individual Employer or Collective Agreements. Ko wai matou / Who we are This is an exciting opportunity as we continue to embed our new model of care, Te Ara Tauwhirotanga: pathways that lead us to act with kindness. Te Ara Tauwhirotanga is the product of extensive co-design with over 400 participants from the Lakes community. This model of care acknowledges that health, wellbeing, and opportunities for healing and recovery are a basic human right, achievable only when local, regional, and national systems work well together. The model aligns with He Ara Oranga and is designed around three central Pou (pillars) of Tikanga (Values), Tangata (People), and Taiao (Environment). Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 110,000 people from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family-friendly beaches are also an hour's drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment. Me pehea ahau e tono ai? / How do I apply? If this sounds like you, apply online now via . For any information regarding this position, please contact Clinical Nurse Manager, Lindsay Delaney at or Katy Mitchell, Occupational Therapist at 07 3437718, email . #J-18808-Ljbffr