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 Māori, 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 16–21. 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 :

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, 2026 or during term 4, 2025 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 1139, Whangarei, 0140

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