Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Whangarei

New Zealand Government; Northland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Whangarei Hospital in the Northland region is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Child Development Service on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). You will deliver therapy across tamariki and whānau with home visits, clinics, and school-based support to achieve life goals.

You will contribute to a multidisciplinary team, uphold te reo Māori and te Tiriti principles, and support equipment and housing solutions as part of comprehensive care for

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with OTBNZ and annual practicing certificate.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and build relationships with staff and clients.
• Excellent communication skills and te ao Māori, tikanga, te reo Māori competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric Occupational Therapy services to children across Northland, including home visits and onsite clinics.
• Assist with equipment and housing solutions as part of therapy.
• Engage in early intervention services in schools and preschools as part of the team.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support tamariki and whānau.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural capability (te ao Māori)

Education

Bachelor's/ tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Child Health Services, NorthlandPermanent part time position available (0.6 FTE), working Monday FridayWe will consider applicants living anywhere in the wider Northland region and across all experience levelsTravel around the Northland region providing Paediatric Occupational Therapy serviceHealth 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

The Child Development team at Whangarei Hospital is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide services to our tamariki and whānau in Te Tai Tokerau / Northland. Provide an effective and efficient Paediatric Occupational Therapy service to children throughout Northland. This will include children with disabilities and developmental problems within Occupational Therapy service criteria.Based at the Whangarei Hospital Campus, and part of the Child Development Service our team provide Occupational Therapy Services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support children and whānau to achieve their life goals and aspirations. This includes providing therapy, equipment and housing solutions. You will work with the whānau in the community (home based visits), and onsite clinics throughout Northland. In addition, you will be a part of including early intervention services in schools and preschools as part of the team. Click here to view the position description.For more information on living and working in Northland click here.

About you

As an Occupational Therapist, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to able to relate to and work with a variety of people.

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) and holder of an annual practicing certificate
• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and establish and maintain working relationships between staff and clients
• Excellent communication skills
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings
• Previous experience in Paediatrics and/or neurological rehabilitation is highly desirable.

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.