Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Full time role + Based in Christchurch + Monday-Friday

Extra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days + Increased KiwiSaver contribution

$250 towards your health and wellbeing + Have weekends off

Bring your OT skills to support tāngata whai ora—lead our Day Program, deliver home-based care, and strengthen Christchurch services

Summary

Deliver recovery-focused occupational therapy across community mental health services, leading day programmes, providing home-based support, and partnering with whai ora, taiohi, whānau, and clinical teams to promote wellbeing.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Increased KiwiSaver contribution

Fifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment)

Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)

HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau

Holiday programme assistance

Perk + Perk plus discount app

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Hours include: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm, based in Christchurch.

Our service is a 24/7 Peer Acute Alternative Service, providing an alternative to hospital admission. The service is delivered by a team of 24 staff working across a range of shift patterns.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity for a Registered Occupational Therapist to work within a mental health NGO setting, based in Christchurch. You'll be supporting people experiencing mental distress and high mental health needs by providing care outside of traditional hospital environments. The role includes leading and running a Day Program, conducting home visits, and offering support to other Christchurch-based services.

Responsibilities include:

Deliver individual and group occupational therapy interventions for whai ora and taiohi.

Lead the Day Program and provide home and community-based support.

Develop and review person-centred support plans in partnership with whai ora, whānau, and the wider team.

Support services across Christchurch to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care.

Practise in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and whānau-centred way.

About You | Mōu

You will be:

A NZ registered Occupational Therapist.

A current full, clean driver's licence.

A current first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.

An understanding of what you need for your own wellbeing.

Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

Applications Close | Rā Katinga: 28 July 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Contact: Tina Sheveleva, Team Coach at Tina.Sheveleva@pathways.co.nz for any queries.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz