Child OT — Trauma-Informed Therapy & Family Support

Standforchildren; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good working conditions

Training & supervision

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Stand Tū Māia in Auckland is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will work directly with children who have experienced trauma and adversity, providing therapeutic care, education and practical support to promote emotional, social and developmental wellbeing.

You will implement individual care plans, deliver structured programmes, support daily routines and collaborate with families, whānau and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current NZ OT registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least two years’ experience as an OT working with children.
• Full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic care and education tailored to each child.
• Develop, implement and review individual care plans with families.
• Support daily routines and skills development across emotional, social and physical domains.
• Collaborate with families, whānau, schools and health professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development knowledge

Communication

Cultural responsiveness

Education

NZ OT registration & Annual Practising Certificate

Minimum 2 years' OT experience with children

Full driver's licence

Job description

Stand Tū Māia in Auckland is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will work directly with children who have experienced trauma and adversity, providing therapeutic care, education and practical support to promote emotional, social and developmental wellbeing.

You will implement individual care plans, deliver structured programmes, support daily routines and collaborate with families, whānau and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.