Occupational Therapists - New Entry to Specialist Practice Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Location : Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) - (Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua) Service : MHAIDS Learning and Development Contract : Fixed Term (11 months), 0.9FTE Salary : $77,087.00 (pro rata), Step 1 Allied, Public Health & Technical MECA This is an exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapists. We have positions available in 2025 for the MHAIDS AH-NESP (Allied Health - New Entry to Specialist Practice) programme. The programme is open to new graduate occupational therapists who would like to develop specialist skills in mental health and addictions. Successful applicants (AH-NESPs) will be employed 0.9 FTE for 11 months. During this time, you will work 72 hours per fortnight inclusive of paid study leave to complete the academic requirements of the programme. 96% of previous AH-NESPs have successfully secured permanent roles within MHAIDS on completion of the AH-NESP programme. You will work in two rotations within the MHAIDS clinical sectors, which may include inpatient, community, adult, forensic rehabilitation, younger persons, specialist Maori and Pasifika services. You will complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health & Addictions) at Auckland University of Technology. This qualification focuses on recovery-oriented mental health practice. You will have invaluable support throughout your AH-NESP term, receiving expert clinical mentorship on the job, weekly clinical supervision, and regular tautoko from the AH-NESP coordinator. You will also have peer support opportunities with the other AH-NESP clinicians and specific professional tautoko from our MHAIDS occupational therapy groups. Skills and Experience Required: Applicants must be registered (or provisionally registered) with OTBNZ. Be able to work and study in 2025. Have a full driver's licence. Have a passion for the mental health and addictions field of practice. Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, 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 a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email ****** and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line. For further information about the AH-NESP programme please email: Karlie Willis at ****** Note: Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr