Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Older Adult Mental Health

Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Services for Older Adults - Ward 12

• Permanent, Full-time
• Inpatient Unit
• Based in North Shore Hospital

About Us

Mental Health Services for Older Adults (MHSOA) provides a range of services to people over the age of 65 years who are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or cognitive change.

About the role

Kingsley Mortimer has a full-time position available for an experienced, registered Occupational Therapist to join a cohesive, multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to service users and their families/whanau. Our approach is collaborative and our population is culturally diverse. This role also provides the opportunity to increase and enhance clinical skills within an established and supportive work environment. 

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About You

This position would suit an occupational therapist who

• Can provide specialist occupational therapy interventions that promote the well-being of service users
• Is confident working with older people, often with complex needs.

You must have

• Current APC 
• Previous experience in Mental Health is preferred but New Grad are welcome to apply

We welcome applications from occupational therapists who are new graduates or new to mental health & addictions practice. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support, including supervision, mentoring, and coaching. You will also be supported to complete a New Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) programme, which includes undertaking a postgraduate certificate in Health Sciences (MH&A).

We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team members and are keen to hear from all enthusiastic and innovative occupational therapists who are passionate about the mental health care of older adults.

For further information about this role please contact Caroline Blackwell, Team Manager on 021 726 597

For more information on our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Closing Date: 21 December 2025

Job ID: WDHB20858