Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Whanganui District Health Board - Clinical Vacancies; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Whanganui District Health Board - Clinical Vacancies is seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support babies, toddlers and children within the Child Development Service at Whanganui Hospital. This permanent part-time (0.75FTE) role runs Monday to Friday and focuses on hands-on clinical practice with a strong quality improvement component.

You will work with tamariki and whānau, bringing a collaborative, whānau-centred approach to care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Paediatric Occupational Therapy experience with babies, toddlers and children.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, whānau-centred approach to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric OT services to babies, toddlers and children within the Child Development Service.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support tamariki and whānau.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects shaping service development.
• Work in Whanganui Hospital, delivering hands-on clinical care in a supportive setting.

Skills

Paediatric OT experience

Communication skills

Collaborative practice

Whānau-centred care

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

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1d ago , from Whanganui District Health Board - Clinical Vacancies

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist Child Development Team, Whanganui Hospital,
• Permanent part time 0.75FTE working Monday to Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Bring your paediatric Occupational Therapy experience to a rewarding role supporting babies, toddlers, and children to reach their potential. As part of the Child Development Service, you will work alongside tamariki and whānau while contributing to an innovative project focused on quality improvement. This is a great opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with the chance to influence how services continue to develop

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Child Development Service brings together a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to achieving positive outcomes for tamariki and whānau. Collaboration, shared learning, and professional development are part of everyday practice, with flexibility and wellbeing equally valued. Based in Whanganui, the role offers the opportunity to build your career while enjoying everything this beautiful river city has to offer

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About you

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with tamariki and whānau who also thrives in a collaborative environment. Curious and motivated, you bring a thoughtful approach to clinical practice and an interest in improving how care is delivered.

What you will bring:

• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand, and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Paediatric Occupational Therapy experience working with babies, toddlers, and children
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative, whānau-centred approach to practice
• An interest in quality improvement and service development
• A current full NZ drivers licence

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.