💼 Full-Time Position

Occupational Therapist - Waikeria Prison

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New Zealand Government
📍 Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand
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Location
Waikato District, New Zealand
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Posted
April 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

'Ki te wātea te hinengaro, me te kaha rere o te wairua, ka tāea ngā mea katoa”
‘When the mind is free and the spirit is willing, anything is possible' - Ngapo Wehi.
Hikitia describes a collection of mental health and additions services in the Waikato region across our three prisons: Waikeria, Tongariro and Springhill Corrections Facility. Hikitia has been designed to address the over-representation of prisoners with mental health and addictions issues and is the first of its kind in New Zealand. It will provide multi-treatment mental health and addictions services, within the prison environment.
Ngā kawenga | About the roles
We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our team at Waikeria, focusing on Hauora Hinengaro (Mental Health). You will play a vital role in delivering evidence-based mental health interventions for vulnerable people in our care. Your responsibilities within the broader multidisciplinary team involve condu...