Child Development Service

3 weeks ago


Whanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Our Organisation Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available within the Child Development Service for an Occupational Therapist with an interest in working with tamariki/children and their whanau/community support. The position is 32 hrs per week (0.8 FTE).
The successful applicant will provide high-quality occupational therapy through assessment, consultation and therapy services to children alongside their families/support network who are referred through the Child Development Service of MidCentral. The tamariki may be referred due to development delay, reduced mobility and cognitive ability.
This role would suit an experienced practitioner who has a clear understanding of what type of services are needed by the children and whanau. Experience in working with a range of community providers and the education sector would be an advantage.
The Child Development Service is based at the Palmerston North Hospital; however, it provides a region-wide service. It is a multi-disciplinary Allied Health service providing a range of assessment, intervention and support services to children with developmental and behavioural concerns and their whanau who reside within the MidCentral district.
Benefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged.A professional and supportive culture and team setting.Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options.Tailored wellness programmes.Come and join us Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral
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