Occupational Therapist

School Jobs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ko Taku Reo invites an experienced fulltime Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Services Team based at the Auckland Campus (Kelston). You will support ākonga aged 5–21 and their whānau, travel termly to Wellington and Christchurch provisions, and collaborate with families, schools and other agencies to enable learning and participation in the NZ curriculum.

You will have approved OT qualifications with paediatric experience, NZSL ability or willingness to develop, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Approved qualifications as an Occupational Therapist with paediatric experience.
• Knowledge of NZ Education Sector and Deaf culture beneficial.
• Willingness to develop proficiency in NZSL and Deaf culture knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing of ākonga and their whānau.
• Ensure compliance with organisational values and NZ legislative requirements.
• Work with families, schools and agencies to help children participate in the NZ curriculum.
• Advocate for student needs appropriately.
• Adapt equipment or the school environment to support student needs.
• Maintain appropriate records and collaborate with wider staff.

Skills

NZSL

Paediatric care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (NZ)

Job description

About Us /Mō Mātou

At Ko Taku Reo we work to provide teaching support and resources to help New Zealand’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children reach their academic potential as well as nurture their social and emotional wellbeing and help them form their own identity. You will be joining a nationwide teamand you will share their passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality education and services to DHH ākonga and their whānau we support.

THE ROLE / TE MAHI

We are looking for an experienced fulltime Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Services Team, working with students from 5-21 years of age. This role is based at our Auckland Campus in Kelston and supports our ākonga and their families/whānau in our Auckland (Kelston and Ormiston), Wellington and Christchurch Deaf provisions including our residential services. You will be required to travel once a term to our Wellington and Christchurch provisions.

You Will

• Support the wellbeing of our ākonga and their whānau
• Ensure compliance with the values as well as the legislative requirements of the organisation
• Works alongside families, schools and other agencies to help children and young people participate in accessing the NZ curriculum
• Advocate for student needs appropriately
• Adapts equipment or the school environment to support student need
• Ensure appropriate records are maintained
• Work with wider staff across the organisation ensuring the best outcomes for students

You Will Have

• Approved qualifications as an Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience
• Existing skills, or demonstrate a willingness to develop proficiency, in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and Deaf cultural knowledge
• A desire to assist with learning, achievement and success of our students
• Knowledge of NZ Education Sector
• Good communication and diplomacy skills
• Affinity with the values of our organisation
• Respect and positive engagement with all students and colleagues
• A clean, full drivers licence and use of own car with mileage reimbursed

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU / HEI AHA HE PAI TĒNEI MAHI MĀU?

• Rewarding work with children and their families watching them grow and excel
• The opportunity to work for a passionate employer
• Work with a diverse and welcoming team

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 20 September 2026