Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Child DevelopmentService, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Part-Time

• Do you havea passion to work alongside children and their whānau … Then comejoin us at Child Development Services in the beautiful Marlborough region.

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

About the Role

As a Paediatric OccupationalTherapist , you will see children with neuro-developmental disorders,developmental delay, sensory issues, functional challenges and much, much more.You will work collaboratively with other health and disability colleagues and services. The role will require you to be adaptable tochange, resourceful and flexible to service needs.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 60 hours perfortnight (0.75 FTE), Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.00AM to 6.00PM.

About the Team / Service / Location

TheChild Development Service (CDS) team has a strong commitment to childprotection and is dedicated to helping children achieve optimum function andwellbeing. We provide multi-disciplinary intervention and education forchildren with disabilities, in partnership with their whānau; this role spans community andoutpatient settings.

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About you

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist , you will be passionate about working with childrenand being part of multi-disciplinary team. It is highly desirable that you havepost registration clinical experience in paediatrics.

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The successful candidate must beeligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time ofapplying.

Working at Health New Zealand

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

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 07 December 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

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