Occupational Therapist Case Manager
- Build your career in Tauranga, a vibrant city known for bustling cafes, golden beaches, and strong community connection
- Full-time position – 1.0 FTE, Monday to Friday
- A rewarding role supporting older people’s mental health across community and inpatient settings
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Work across community and inpatient settings to support older people to maintain independence, safety, and wellbeing. As an Occupational Therapist Case Manager withing MHSOP, you will deliver assessment, intervention, and care coordination for Tangata Whaiora, providing psychoeducational groups, one to one support, and functional assessments that enable safe living within the community.
About the Team/Service/Location
The MHSOP Community Team in Tauranga works alongside the inpatient MHSOP ward and wider health partners to deliver coordinated mental health care for older people. The team is multidisciplinary, collaborative, and grounded in strong values, with an emphasis on partnership with whānau and community services. Based in Tauranga, the service supports a growing population while offering a balance of professional development and coastal lifestyle.
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About You
You are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in mental health, confident working with older people across both community and inpatient environments. You bring sound clinical judgement, a good understanding of mental health legislation, and the ability to assess capacity and support complex decision making.
What you will bring:
- Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum of three years postgraduate experience in mental health, preferably within older persons services
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and PPPR Act, including capacity assessment processes
- Experience delivering therapeutic interventions and psychoeducational support
- Ability to work across community and inpatient settings within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and relationship building skills with Tangata Whaiora and whānau
- Full NZ driver’s licence
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Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 25 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
