New Graduate Occupational Therapist 2026, Mental Health & Addiction Services

Overview

Full time, permanent role under the New Entry to Specialist Programme (NESP) at AUT. Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. If you are about to qualify as an Occupational Therapist or have qualified in the last 12 months and are interested in mental health, we invite you to apply to our New Graduate programme. A component of the programme is enrolment in AUT NESP postgraduate study to receive a Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health and Addictions) by the end of 2026, which requires commitment to undertake postgraduate study while maintaining a full-time role. This study will lay the foundation for working in Mental Health and Addictions services.

Locations and Teams

• New graduate role available in Tamaki Oranga or Manukau Adult Community Mental Health team.
• Adult I...