Full time, Permanent + Monday - Friday + Based in WhanganuiExtra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days + Increased KiwiSaver contributionNEW pay steps from $76,208 - $98,388 + Grow your career within the Mental health SectorThis is an exciting time to join Pathways and be part of a
newly created Health and Wellbeing team in Whanganui.
Combine your passion and expertise as an
Occupational therapist to meaningfully impact support across Whanganui.
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.
The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
NEW pay steps from $76,208 - $98,388 (Dependent on experience)Fifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment)2 x Paid Wellbeing days each yearIncreased Employer KiwiSaver contributionHealth Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau.Perk + Perk plus discount appThe Role | Mō tēnei tūranga
mahi
Working as
part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, apply your understanding of
occupational therapy to actively assist people using Pathway’s services to
reach and maintain optimum wellbeing through a model of empowerment and
inclusion in communities.
Some of
your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ensure that service provision has a whānau focus.Provide high quality assessment, treatment, review and facilitate meaningful occupation of tāngata whai ora, taiohi and whānau as part of the support team and wider community-based services.Role model a focus on inspiring wellbeing and working to deliver innovative, responsive, high-quality services.Provide both individual and group based occupational therapy intervention with tāngata whai ora and taiohi.Ensure individual support/goals plans are developed and reviewed in collaboration with stakeholders including physical, emotional and spiritual aspirations.Collaborate with and refer to internal and external services.Hours include: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm
About You | Mōu
You will have:
A recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current NZ registration.Must have a current annual practicing certificateA current full, clean New Zealand driver’s license.A current New Zealand 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.Applications
Close | Rā Katinga: 1 November 2025.
Please note, this advert
may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.