Occupational Therapist

Full time role + Basedin Christchurch + Monday-Friday Extra annual leave +Paid wellbeing days + Increased KiwiSaver contribution $250 towards yourhealth and wellbeing + Have weekends off Bring your OT skills to support tāngata whai ora—lead ourDay Program, deliver home-based care, and strengthen Christchurch services Summary Deliver recovery-focused occupational therapy acrosscommunity mental health services, leading day programmes, providing home-basedsupport, and partnering with whai ora, taiohi, whānau, and clinical teams topromote wellbeing. The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou Increased KiwiSavercontribution Fifth week of Annualleave (after 12 months employment) Paid Wellbeing days (2per year) HealthNow Payment Card- $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau Holiday programmeassistance Perk + Perk plusdiscount app The Role |Mō tēnei tūranga mahi Hoursinclude:Monday to Friday 8.30 amto 5 pm, based in Christchurch. Our service is a 24/7 Peer Acute AlternativeService, providing an alternative to hospital admission. The service isdelivered by a team of 24 staff working across a range of shift patterns. This role offers a meaningful opportunity fora Registered Occupational Therapist to work within a mental health NGO setting,based in Christchurch. You’ll be supporting people experiencing mental distressand high mental health needs by providing care outside of traditional hospitalenvironments. The role includes leading and running a Day Program, conductinghome visits, and offering support to other Christchurch-based services. Responsibilities 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 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 inAotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities.Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we fosterstrong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflectedinour 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit. ApplicationsClose | Rā Katinga: 28 July 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if asuitable candidate is found before the closing date. Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Occupational-Therapist.pdf Contact: Tina Sheveleva, Team Coach at [email protected] any queries. For furtherinformation, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke freeenvironment. We encourage people withlived experience of mental illness& addictions to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr