Occupational Therapist - Child Development Team

Location: Puketiro Centre, Porirua

Contract: Permanent, Part time (0.8FTE / 32 hours per week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Child Development Service (CDS) is a multidisciplinary team providing specialist developmental assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children with disabilities and/or developmental delays.

The occupational therapist will work as part of the CDS occupational therapy team, in profession specific assessment and intervention and as part of the multidisciplinary team. To safely and effectively meet the needs of the Tamariki we work with, an Occupational Therapist in this position will need a broad range of skills while working in an outpatient or community setting to assist children and families to manage the impact of diagnosis and/or long-term health and disability conditions. Enable accreditation and experience in housing modifications is essential at basic and complex level.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Child Development team are a committed team of Allied health professionals.

The team works within a transdisciplinary model, using a holistic approach to enable children to reach their maximum potential within their families and extended environment.

The team is comprised of the following disciplines: Speech Language Therapists, Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Social Worker, Clinical Pathway Coordinator and ASD Coordinator. We have a small team of support staff to assist the work undertaken.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated person with experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy including assessment, intervention and seating. If you are passionate about housing modification and safety assessments we are particularly keen to hear from you. A person who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to enabling and supporting Children and families to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives.

• Focus on delivering high quality care for the patient/client/whanau.
• Self motivated in developing clinical and professional practice.
• Using reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
• Promoting occupational therapy whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:

• NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practicing certificate.
• Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand - Professional Association (desirable)

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 9 November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.