Occupational Therapist Tauranga-moana

Emerge Aotearoa

  • New Zealand
  • $68,038-102,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
He kōrero mō mātou | About UsKa Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing and housing services. We believe that everyone can live full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker ready to make a genuine difference? This is your opportunity to bring your clinical skills to a dynamic, people-focused environment that values whānau-centred care.In this rewarding and varied role, you'll provide wrap-around, person-led support to tangata whaiora, working in a service where whānau and recovery are at the heart of everything we do.This full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week, on a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday) is based in beautiful Tauranga Moana.What You'll Be Doing:
  • Building strong, respectful relationships with tangata whaiora and their whānau
  • Offering clinical expertise that promotes safe, effective, and meaningful service delivery
  • Supporting clients to set and achieve personal goals through strength-based planning and evidence-informed practice
  • Managing client risk and documenting appropriately
  • Leading and contributing to client documentation, assessments, and planning from entry to exit
  • Ensuring tangata whaiora are well-informed and empowered to make choices about their own care
He kōrero mōu | About You
You're someone who brings compassion, confidence, and calm to your mahi-especially in times of crisis. You understand the importance of recovery-based care and have a strong clinical foundation to support tangata whaiora.To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
  • Full registration with a relevant professional body (HPCA 2003, HPCAA 2003, Social Work Registration, or DAAPANZ)
  • At least 2 years of experience working in mental health or addiction services
  • Experience in developing individualised, recovery-focused care plans
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • A full NZ driver's licence and eligibility to work in Aotearoa
Ko tā mātou mahi | What We Offer
We're proud of our team culture - we support one another, celebrate our wins, and empathy. Expect a team that genuinely cares - about each other.In return, you'll receive:
  • Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities, including 5-10 days paid study leave
  • A competitive salary range of $68,037.77 - $102,000.00, based on your experience and qualifications
  • 3 days of wellbeing leave annually
  • Staff discounts
  • Discounted Health Insurance through Southern Cross
  • A workplace where your contributions are truly valued
Apply today and help create meaningful change in the lives of tangata whaiora and their whānau.

Emerge Aotearoa