Occupational Therapist - Flexible & Inclusive Education

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

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.