Occupational therapist

Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre; Northland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Northland is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to support students with diverse needs. This role offers a rewarding caseload and flexible term-time hours. Candidates should be registered with OTBNZ and ideally have experience in special education settings. Join a supportive team dedicated to student-centered practices and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible holiday arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Friendly work atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and young people with diverse needs preferred.
• Ability to apply for assistive technology.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to students with diverse needs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Apply evidence-based practices in therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Culturally responsive practice

Education

Registered occupational therapist with OTBNZ

Job description

Occupational therapist

Full time, Permanent

General, Therapist

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Blomfield Special School has a rare opportunity for a professionally confident and creative occupational therapist to join our supportive and dynamic specialists’ team.

We are a leading specialist school based in Whangarei, with a wide-reaching presence, currently through satellite classrooms in 6 mainstream schools, and a Transition programme for young adults aged 16–21. Our students, aged 5 to 21, are at the heart of everything we do - and so is our team.

We offer:

• A permanent, full-time position with a varied and rewarding caseload
• Term time hours (8am–4pm) with flexible holiday arrangements
• A friendly professional work atmosphere and ongoing opportunities for Professional development and supervision.

We require:

• A registered occupational therapist with OTBNZ and a current practising certificate
• Experience preferred, but not essential, in working with children and young people with diverse needs, preferably in a special education setting
• Skill in (or working towards) equipment accreditation, with the ability to apply for assistive technology through the Ministry of Education or Health
• A confident communicator and relationship builder who thrives in team environments
• Commitment to culturally responsive, strengths-based, student-centred practice
• Passion about their own professional development and wellbeing
• A Full Drivers licence.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of therapists, educators, and support professionals who bring expertise, empathy, and creativity to support our students. They will be professionally confident and up to date with evidence-based, current practices. Knowledge of Sensory programmes, OT Assessments, and PMP would be advantageous but not essential.

This is more than a job - it’s a chance to grow your practice, expand your impact, and be part of a school that truly values the people behind the work.

This position starts in term 1, 2026 or during term 4, 2025 by negotiation. Please apply by forwarding a letter of application and a current CV to [e-mail]

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre

Physical address:
31 Maunu Road, Whangarei

Postal Address:
PO Box 1139, Whangarei, 0140