Remuneration as per Pay Equity Claim Settlement Agreement 

• EAP + Regular Hours
• Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses 
• Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style 

About us:
Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery. It is this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

The Opportunity:

Gain valuable real-life experience & insights through the role of Occupational Therapist. We have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Kidz First Centre for Youth Health, based at 95 Wiri Station Road. Kidz First Centre for Youth Health is a team of health professionals who provide advice and support for young people, along with their whaanau. 

Our team includes nurses, doctors, social workers, psychologist, and occupational therapists, we work using an interdisciplinary model. We provide support to young people aged 12 – 24 years, who experience complicated health and youth development concerns that have a significant impact on their lives. We also provide care to young people who have chronic health conditions, developmental concerns, psychosomatic health issues, high-risk health behaviours and gender diverse and transgender health care. We are looking for an occupational therapist who has sound clinical and interpersonal skills, is patient and whanau centred and can work independently and within a team environment. The ideal candidate would have experience working with young people in a health setting and an understanding of working within a positive youth development model.  

Essential:

• Registration with the New Zealand Occupational Therapy Board and current annual practising certificate
• Full, clean drivers’ licence

Desired:

• Experience working with young people
• Mental health experience

What's in it for you?

• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• A generous relocation package which includes a one-way flight, accommodation, car rental, shipping freight (T’s & C’s apply)
• Support with Immigration/Visa
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” button and indicate which position you are interested in applying for.

To review the position description please ''click here''. If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202413094

Applications Close: 09 May 2024