Paediatric Occupational Therapist

6 days ago

Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$82,000 - NZ$106,000 per year
  • Child Health Services, Whangarei Hospital
  • Permanent, full time or part time positions available, working Mondays to Fridays
  • Provide an effective and efficient Paediatric Occupational Therapy service to children throughout Northland. This will include children with disabilities and developmental problems within Occupational Therapy service criteria

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Child Development team at Whangarei Hospital is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide services to our tamariki and whānau in Te Tai Tokerau / Northland.

Based at the Whangarei Hospital Campus, and part of the Child Development Service our team provide Occupational Therapy Services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support children and whānau to achieve their life goals and aspirations. This includes providing therapy, equipment and housing solutions. You will work with the whānau in the community (home based visits), and onsite clinics throughout Northland. In addition, you will be a part of including early intervention services in schools and preschools as part of the team.

Permanent, full time and part time positions available, working between Mondays and Fridays.

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For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

As an Occupational Therapist, you will need to hold Current Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ). Previous experience in Paediatrics and/or neurological rehabilitation is highly desirable.

  • Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and establish and maintain working relationships between staff and clients
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
  • Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 17 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment team on NL-

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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