Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Child Development Service

Dunedin

• 0.75 FTE (30hrs per week) permanent opportunity

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 

We have a permanent, part-time opportunity for a NZ registered Occupational Therapist. The position is suitable for an experienced therapist who has an interest in working with the paediatric population.

The Child Development Service is a team of experienced Allied Health therapists who work with children and their families who live in the Coastal Otago region. We are a child and whānau focused service and as such we work in both centre and community settings. The centre is based at Dunedin Hospital which is centrally located in Dunedin City. 

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About you

This position would suit an Occupational Therapist who is keen to work as part of a team and can provide a whānau and child focused approach.  Your work would consist of developmental assessments, designing and implementing individual therapy sessions, and devising therapy plans for children with developmental delay and complex needs in Outpatients and/or a range of community settings to best meet the needs of the child/whānau. We are looking for someone who is open to taking on a travelling role to North or South Otago if required, and someone who would consider upskilling in Housing Modifications.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential. An equity lens is expected within all aspects of your work and a willingness to learn, and grow is key.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to use your clinical reasoning skills, excellent time management, communication and problem-solving skills in an outpatient clinic or community setting.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a Child Development Service with a dynamic team and strong support.

You must hold an annual practising certificate and NZ full Drivers Licence.

Salary range:

This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,210 p.a pro rata) of the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.

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 Sunday 18 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

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