Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapist

Full time, Permanent

General, Therapist

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Maori, The arts

Blomfield Special School has a rare opportunity for a professionally confident and creative occupational therapist to join our supportive and dynamic specialists' team.

We are a leading specialist school based in Whangarei, with a wide-reaching presence, currently through satellite classrooms in 6 mainstream schools, and a Transition programme for young adults aged

Our students, aged 5 to 21, are at the heart of everything we do - and so is our team.

We offer :

A permanent, full-time position with a varied and rewarding caseload

Term time hours (8am–4pm) with flexible holiday arrangements

A friendly professional work atmosphere and ongoing opportunities for Professional development and supervision.

We require :

A registered occupational therapist with OTBNZ and a current practising certificate

Experience preferred, but not essential, in working with children and young people with diverse needs, preferably in a special education setting

Skill in (or working towards) equipment accreditation, with the ability to apply for assistive technology through the Ministry of Education or Health

A confident communicator and relationship builder who thrives in team environments

Commitment to culturally responsive, strengths-based, student-centred practice

Passion about their own professional development and wellbeing

A Full Drivers licence.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of therapists, educators, and support professionals who bring expertise, empathy, and creativity to support our students.

They will be professionally confident and up to date with evidence-based, current practices.

Knowledge of Sensory programmes, OT Assessments, and PMP would be advantageous but not essential.

This is more than a job - it's a chance to grow your practice, expand your impact, and be part of a school that truly values the people behind the work.

This position starts in term 1,

• or during term 4,
• by negotiation.

Please apply by forwarding a letter of application and a current CV to

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre

Physical address : 31 Maunu Road, Whangarei

Postal Address : PO Box

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