Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Unit

Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Unit Occupational Therapist – Community Mental Health Unit Central Lakes Permanent 1.0 FTE (40hrs per week) opportunity About the role This position is suited to an experienced clinician or a motivated new graduate with a passion for mental health, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Based with the Central Lakes Mental Health Team at Dunstan Hospital, the Occupational Therapist delivers high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults with moderate to severe mental health needs across the Central Otago region. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the role involves: Delivering therapeutic interventions Supporting transition planning Applying best-practice approaches aligned with the Let's Get Real framework. The position also includes fulfilling the responsibilities of a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO), and participation in an after-hours crisis/on-call roster, requiring resilience, adaptability, and sound clinical judgement within a supportive team environment. About you If you are a self‑motivated efficient and productive person with excellent time management skills and able to prioritise and manage a busy case load and bring energy and enthusiasm and a can‑do attitude, we would love to hear from you. Very rarely do vacancies come up in this team so make the most of this rare opportunity and apply today. You must hold a full clean driver's licence and be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand, holding a current annual practising certificate. 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 Sunday 9 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: 36170 Location: South Island - Otago - Queenstown Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist #J-18808-Ljbffr