Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Nelson

**Child Development Services, Nelson Hospital**

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough)

**If you have a passion to work alongside children and their **whānau**' then come join us at Child Development Services in the beautiful Nelson region.**
- Commitment to helping children achieve optimum function and wellbeing
- Permanent 1.0FTE position (80 hrs/fortnight)

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā hānga ki tēnei mahi**
**(About this position)**
We are looking for an occupational therapist who is passionate about working with children and being part of a multi-disciplinary team. This is a specialised position within the team and the role includes a range of assessments, interventions, housing modifications and prescribing equipment. You will work collaboratively with other services such as Ministry of Education, Needs Assessment Services, Ti Piki Oranga, Plunket, Explore, Child and Adolescent Mental Health to name a few. The role will require you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs.

The Child Development Service (CDS) team has a strong commitment to child protection and is dedicated to helping children achieve optimum function and wellbeing. We provide multi-disciplinary therapy for children with disabilities referred to the service, in partnership with their families/caregivers; this role spans community, primary, inpatient and outpatient settings.

It is highly desirable that you have post registration clinical experience in paediatrics.

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

You will be a NZ registered occupational therapist, with a current APC and have Enable Assessor accreditation. Desirably you will come with experience in / or knowledge of housing modifications, equipment and wheelchair and seating.

You will have experience and a passion for working in paediatrics. You will also have excellent communication and rapport building skills with children and their whanau, whilst being a dedicated team player. You will be committed to adhering to best practice, delivering an excellent service and extending your own professional development.
- For the health and safety of staff and patients all Te Whatu Ora staff are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021,_

**Nga huanga o tēnei mahi **(The benefits of this position)**

The salary for this full-time position in within the range $63,702 to $85,992 based on the PSA Allied Public Health and Technical MECA, (Steps 2 to 8) dependent on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.

We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, openings for further study and development, workplace wellness programmes, and the opportunity to enjoy a great lifestyle.

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

**Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)**

**Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)**

N22-282

Applications closes: Friday 9th September (unless filled prior). _Applications will be reviewed as received._

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._