Paediatric OT - Child Development (Whanganui, Part-Time)

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

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.