Registered Health Clinician - Occupational Therapist

• Based in the Far North’s Mental Health and Addiction Service in Kaitaia
• Permanent, full-time role working 40-hours per week
• Improve health outcomes, cultural safety and quality of care for Māori

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

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and friendly service in a permanent, full-time role of Registered Health Clinician based in the Far North.

As a Registered Health Clinician – Occupational Therapist, you will provide a referral, assessment, counselling and duty intervention service within the Mental Health & Addictions Service. Participating as an active, supportive and collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team, you’ll contribute to the ongoing improvement of the service and nursing by participating in the development and delivery of quality enhancement initiatives.

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About the Team/Service/Location

We are a service committed to ongoing professional and cultural development within the parameters of the expected scope of practise for this position. We are a close whānau that works collaboratively together and genuinely care about each other. Our sense of belonging is enhanced with a lot of laughter and humour.

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About you

Preferred applicants will:

• Have a recognised health qualification with current registration and practicing certificate with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
• Qualifications and/or training in counselling and facilitation skills in individual, group and whānau situations
• Hold a current full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence
• Experience in Substance Abuse Treatment, including an understanding of the needs of individuals and whānau facing such problems

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 9 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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