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GODHELP MUTERO NYASHANU
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
I am an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist with a background in community mental health, acute mental health, Forensic mental health, older persons’ and vocational rehabilitation. I am skilled in supporting individuals to set and achieve their recovery goals, improve functional independence, participate in meaningful activities, and enhance social and vocational inclusion. I hold a Master of Health Practice in Rehabilitation (AUT) and a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Otago polytechnic), complemented by experience in outcome measurement, rehabilitation planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical leadership and adult education. I also bring additional experience from previous roles in engineering, engineering education/training, manufacturing, and private business ownership. I am committed to person-centred, recovery-oriented and culturally sensitive practice that promotes independence, wellbeing, participation, and meaningful community engagement.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist
Te Whatu Ora Waikato / Waikato District Health Board
Hamilton, New Zealand
07.2016 - Current
- Provide community-based mental health rehabilitation opportunities, supporting recovery, independent living, social participation, and vocational goals through a person-centred, recovery-oriented approach.
- Undertake client triage and screening to assess suitability for the service.
- Collaborate with clients to identify meaningful goals and establish rehabilitation plans using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Mental Health Recovery Star.
- Facilitate social rehabilitation across the service’s Living Well/Independent Living, Social Inclusion, and Vocation/Work streams.
- Support clients using individual or group work sessions to develop skills, confidence, and strategies for greater independence and participation in their communities.
- Coordinate transitions to appropriate community organisations and services, including Enrich plus, Centre 401, Workbridge, Workwise, Progress to Health, Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) etc.
- Work collaboratively with clients, community providers, and other relevant stakeholders to support recovery and progress towards individual goals.
- Manaaki Raatonga aa iwi — formerly Integrated Recovery Services (iRs)
Part-Time Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Tamahere Hospital
Hamilton, New Zealand
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Provided occupational therapy input within a culturally focused forensic mental health rehabilitation setting, supporting service users to develop functional independence and prepare for successful transition back into the community.
- Participated in weekly MDT meetings to discuss service users’ progress, rehabilitation needs, risk considerations, community transition planning and the development of strategies to promote functional independence.
- Conducted functional assessments to evaluate service users’ abilities, support needs, and readiness for transition into community settings.
- Completed Values Cards Assessments to facilitate meaningful, person-centred functional goal setting aligned with service users’ individual values, priorities, and rehabilitation needs.
- Supported the identification of appropriate rehabilitation interventions and practical strategies to facilitate community reintegration.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery-oriented, culturally responsive, and individualised rehabilitation.
- Culturally Focused Forensic Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
APM Workcare
Waikato, New Zealand
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Delivered vocational rehabilitation services under Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) return-to-work contracts, supporting injured workers to regain function and achieve safe and sustainable participation in employment and daily activities.
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton, New Zealand
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Completed six-month rotations across older persons’ orthopaedic rehabilitation, acute adult inpatient mental health, and paediatric occupational therapy.
KiwiRail Track Worker
Central North Island, New Zealand
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Installed, repaired, and maintained railway tracks and related infrastructure.
Architectural Aluminium Curver
Spectrum Architectural Aluminium
Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Fabricated circular and elliptical aluminium window and door frames etc. using digital numerical curving machinery to specified requirements.
Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator
Tyco Flow Control
Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Operated plastic extrusion machinery to manufacture industrial plastic pipes of various sizes.
Self-employed/private business (in Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Manufacturing mechanical and construction building components & importing home appliances
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Trainer
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Zimbabwe
05.1991 - 02.2003
- Progressed to Head of Department in 1992, a position held until 2003.
Mechanical Engineering metal castings Foundry Moulder — Class One Artisan and Apprentice
National Railways of Zimbabwe
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
01.1981 - 04.1991
- Mechanical Engineering Workshops
Education
Master of Health Practice - Rehabilitation
Auckland University of Technology
04-2020
Patient Reported Outcome Measures Licensed Trainer
Outcomes Stars
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Pebbles Registered Health Professional Clinical Leadership Development Programme
12-2018
In-service Coaching Course
The Coaching Conversation
12-2017
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - undefined
Otago Polytechnic
11-2012
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Waitangi Treaty Certificate of Participation
10-2012
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NZQA International Qualifications Assessment Outcomes
10-2009
Skills
- Community mental health rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practice
- Occupational therapy assessments and interventions
- Person-centred goal setting and rehabilitation planning
- Effective Outcomes Measuring and goal setting using tools such as the Mental Health Recovery Star and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
- Functional, cognitive, and vocational assessments
- Social inclusion and independent living support
- Vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work services
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Community service coordination and transition planning
- Clinical leadership, coaching, and professional development
- Adult education, training, and mentoring
- Assistive equipment recommendations and discharge planning
Interests
Timeline
Part-Time Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Tamahere Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2025
Senior Occupational Therapist
Te Whatu Ora Waikato / Waikato District Health Board
07.2016 - Current
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
APM Workcare
07.2014 - 07.2016
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Waikato Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2014
KiwiRail Track Worker
03.2009 - 02.2010
Architectural Aluminium Curver
Spectrum Architectural Aluminium
03.2008 - 03.2009
Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator
Tyco Flow Control
09.2007 - 03.2008
Self-employed/private business (in Zimbabwe)
01.2003 - 01.2007
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Trainer
Bulawayo Polytechnic
05.1991 - 02.2003
Mechanical Engineering metal castings Foundry Moulder — Class One Artisan and Apprentice
National Railways of Zimbabwe
01.1981 - 04.1991
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NZQA International Qualifications Assessment Outcomes
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Waitangi Treaty Certificate of Participation
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - undefined
Otago Polytechnic
In-service Coaching Course
The Coaching Conversation
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Pebbles Registered Health Professional Clinical Leadership Development Programme
Patient Reported Outcome Measures Licensed Trainer
Outcomes Stars
Master of Health Practice - Rehabilitation
Auckland University of Technology
Personal Information
Nationality: New Zealand citizen
- Driving License: Full New Zealand Class 1 licence — manual and automatic vehicles.