Occupational Therapist

Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand is seeking an experienced full-time Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Services Team at the Auckland Campus (Kelston), supporting ākonga aged 5–21 across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch provisions with occasional travel to Wellington/Christchurch.

You will collaborate with families, schools and agencies to promote participation in NZ curriculum, advocate for student needs, and adapt equipment or environments to support learning while

Qualifications

• Approved qualifications as an Occupational Therapist with paediatric experience.
• Ability to develop NZ Sign Language (NZSL) skills or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of NZ Education Sector.
• Good communication and diplomacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing of ākonga and whānau.
• Ensure compliance with organisational values and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with families, schools and agencies to enable curriculum access for students.
• Advocate for student needs appropriately.

Skills

Wellbeing support

Compliance

Family collaboration

Student advocacy

Adapt equipment

Record keeping

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

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