Pou Maia - Occupational Therapist

Stand Childrens Services Tu Maia Whanau; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Tū Māia is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team in Auckland. You will provide trauma-informed care and therapeutic support to children who have experienced adversity, working with families to promote wellbeing, development and resilience.

This full-time, permanent role requires NZ OT registration, two years of relevant experience, a current Annual Practising Certificate and a driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Current NZ OT registration and Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least two years' experience delivering OT to children.
• Full driver's licence.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and child development.
• Ability to work with diverse families and te Tiriti o Waitangi bicultural practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic care and education to children.
• Develop and review individual child and family care plans.
• Support children's daily routines and development.
• Build trusting relationships with children, families and whānau.
• Collaborate with schools, health professionals and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Monitor progress and report concerns.
• Contribute to professional supervision and development.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Deliver group activities as needed.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic and educational activities.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Communication skills

Cultural responsiveness

Team collaboration

Education

NZ OT registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

A call to you to help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish.

• Permanent, full-time
• 40 hours per week, between 7am and 6pm
• $75,000 - $85,000 per annum

At Stand Tū Māia, we are committed to creating a world where children and families are valued, supported and able to flourish. Our work focuses on supporting children who have experienced trauma and adversity, strengthening their wellbeing, resilience and connections with their whānau and communities.

Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, meaningful relationships, cultural responsiveness and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Working directly with children who have experienced trauma and adversity, you will provide therapeutic care, education and practical support to promote their emotional, social, physical and developmental wellbeing.

The role involves implementing individual care plans, delivering structured therapeutic programmes, supporting children's daily routines and development, and working collaboratively with families, whānau and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic care and education programmes tailored to individual children's needs.
• Contribute to the assessment, development, implementation and review of individual child and family care plans.
• Support children with daily routines, personal care, emotional regulation, learning and life skills.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, caregivers and whānau.
• Support children's emotional, physical and social development, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Plan and facilitate individual and group therapeutic, educational and recreational activities.
• Monitor, document and report children's progress, behaviours, wellbeing and identified concerns.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and comply with child protection, safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals and external support agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and child and family plan documentation.
• Participate in professional supervision, training and continuous improvement activities.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate. Or the ability to become a NZ registered OT
• A minimum of two years' relevant work experience as an Occupational Therapist supporting children.
• A full driver's licence.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of trauma-informed care, child development, attachment and the impacts of childhood trauma.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families experiencing complex needs and family dynamics.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, families and caregivers.
• Experience implementing care plans, conducting assessments and maintaining accurate case records and documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to work independently, applying appropriate professional frameworks, tools and theories to inform practice.
• Understanding of child protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations and changing needs.
• Ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori, with a commitment to bicultural practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Commitment to professional supervision, ongoing learning and maintaining professional standards.

What We Offer

At Stand Tū Māia, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their whānau.

We offer good working conditions, a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing, and opportunities for ongoing training, professional supervision and development. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves.

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