Paediatric OT – Child Development (Fixed-term)

New Zealand Government; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Government, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, is seeking an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Child Development Service in Tauranga. The role supports babies, toddlers and children to reach their potential, working alongside tamariki and whānau and blending hands-on clinical practice with opportunities to influence service development.

This 0.9 FTE fixed-term role runs Monday to Friday, based in Tauranga, with a focus on quality improvement and collaborative,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric occupational therapy to babies, toddlers and children.
• Collaborate with tamariki and whānau within the Child Development Service.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

Paediatric OT

Communication

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Job description

New Zealand Government, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, is seeking an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Child Development Service in Tauranga. The role supports babies, toddlers and children to reach their potential, working alongside tamariki and whānau and blending hands-on clinical practice with opportunities to influence service development.

This 0.9 FTE fixed-term role runs Monday to Friday, based in Tauranga, with a focus on quality improvement and collaborative,