Lead inpatient occupational therapy services for Tumanako and Sub Acute units in Whangārei.

Senior Occupational Therapist - Tumanako & Sub Acute - MHAS - Whangarei

Permanent full-time role based at Whangarei's Tumanako Inpatient Unit

Be part of our close knit, supportive multidisciplinary team

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

Tumanako and He Manu Pae (Sub Acute Unit) in Whangārei has a vacancy for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team providing high quality and effective Inpatient Occupational Therapy for Mental Health Services. We welcome all interested applicants, including new graduates. You will contribute to the provision of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for our Tūroro in the Inpatient Service.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Mental Health and Addiction Tumanako unit, acute in-patient services, provide a full range of alcohol and drug and mental health services including assessment, group, family/whānau and individual interventions, hospital based therapies to people with co-existing mental health, alcohol and other drug misuse addiction problems/disorders.

About You

The successful applicant will be an effective member of the Tumanako Inpatient and He Manu Pae units multi-disciplinary team, as well as the Mental Health Occupational Therapy team. This role would suit a dynamic, motivated and self-directed therapist.

  • Have an interest in working in the mental health and addiction sector
  • Be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand, with a current practicing certificate
  • Hold a current NZ drivers licence

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 31 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at 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.

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