Occupational Therapist

Sommerville School; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday work options

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary team support

Job summary

Sommerville School in Panmure, Auckland, is seeking an exceptional Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting students with complex needs. You will provide direct intervention and collaborate with teachers, whānau and support staff to enable access to the curriculum.

You will hold an OT degree, be eligible for OTBNZ, and have current practicing certificate, with experience developing OT programmes across the school day.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy. Eligibility for OTBNZ membership and current practicing certificate required.
• Experience developing/implementing OT programmes across the school day to support curriculum access.
• Current or developing equipment accreditation and ability to apply for equipment via MoE/MoH.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention to learners with diverse needs.
• Work alongside teachers, support staff and whānau.
• Build strong relationships across school and community settings.
• Contribute expertise within a collaborative, values-driven team.
• Support flexible holiday work options and work-life balance.

Skills

Clinical OT work

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

At Sommerville, our staff are our superpower. In 2026, we were honoured with the NZ Education Excellence Award for Quality Teaching & Instruction, recognising our commitment to outstanding education and student outcomes.

Sommerville School is a leading specialist school based in Panmure, with satellite classrooms across 16 mainstream schools, a community programme for young adults aged 18–21, and a dedicated Outreach Service. We support over 400 students aged 5 to 21 with complex communication, learning, physical, and behavioural needs.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing direct intervention to learners with a range of needs and profiles
• Working alongside teachers, support staff, and whānau
• Building strong relationships across our school and community-based settings
• Contributing your expertise within a highly collaborative, values-driven team
• Enjoying flexible holiday work options and genuine work-life balance

We are seeking an exceptional Occupational Therapist who will bring clinical expertise, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit to our multidisciplinary setting. The successful applicant will:

• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy. Eligibility for membership with the OTBNZ and a current practicing certificate is required.
• Experience in developing/implementing OT programmes that work across the school day to support access to the curriculum for individuals and groups.
• Have current (or working towards) equipment accreditation and have the ability to apply for equipment to support student needs either through the MoE and MoH.
• Be a relationship builder, able to work with other specialists.

Why join Sommerville?

You’ll enjoy a varied caseload while working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We offer:

• Ongoing professional development in neurodiversity and inclusive practice
• Clinical supervision (internal and external)
• Support from a passionate, multi-disciplinary team

• Opportunities to make a lasting impact on students, whānau, and the wider community

The final salary will be determined in accordance with the relevant collective agreement.