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Occupational Therapist
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Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Rotorua, NZ
**Help shape the future of Education**
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.
**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**
- Permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE)
- Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to be part of a close-knit, community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by:
- building and strengthening the capability of those who are best placed to support learning such as parents, teachers and families
- identifying, setting-up and providing advice about the environmental changes, support, equipment and technology a child or young person may need
- developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of professional partners, community and sector groups and support agencies to ensure that services are coordinated and effective
- enhancing inclusive practices in schools and other educational settings
- working effectively as part of a transdisciplinary team
- providing high quality learning support in line with the practice framework, He Pikorua's guiding principles and content of the curricula delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Applicants who live in the surrounding South Waikato or wider Bay of Plenty areas and are willing to commute may also be interested in this role.
We also offer:
- Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
- The ability to purchase extra days leave.
- A range of employee network groups.
- An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
- Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
- Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.
**About you | Mōhou ake**
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:
- a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent as approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
- be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and hold a current practicing certificate
- the ability to translate specialist knowledge of occupational theory and practice in the development of appropriate interventions in inclusive educational settings
- the ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with ākonga/learners, whānau/families and kaiako/teachers across a diverse range of settings
- the ability to develop and interact effectively with people of other cultures focusing on relationship and recognising their identity, language and culture as a source of strength
- a full current driver licence as travel within the region is a requirement of this role
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**
Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others.
Learning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) Group in the Ministry. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.
Our Learning Support specialists work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings and with other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion. (Please see the following link: Recruitment within Learning Support - Careers in Education)
**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?**
**Applications close Midnight - Thursday, 13 March 2025**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._
