Occupational Therapist, Whanganui

Our Organisation Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.The Opportunity MidCentral has a vacancy for a New Zealand registered occupational therapist in our Older Adult Mental Health service based in Palmerston North Hospital. The purpose of this role is to provide and deliver a quality accessible occupational therapy service across the continuum of care of older adult mental health inpatient and community sector, in partnership with service users/tangata whairoa, NGOs/Agencies and their family/whānau and other staff within MidCentral.This position would suit an occupational therapist with vision and energy for working in Older Adults Mental Health as part of the community and inpatient rehabilitation services. You would be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team with the opportunity to develop your skills in working with older adults in our Older Adult Mental Health service. This role is 0.6 FTE and hours can be discussed.Benefits: An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged. A professional and supportive culture and team setting. Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options. Tailored wellness programmes. Come and join us! Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment that delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city, and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds– the perfect blend of rural and city living. How to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click“APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. For more information – Please contact Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist (Allied Health) Email: Maree Loynes. If you are a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with older adults and hold a current annual practicing certificate, we would welcome your application.We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr