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Occupational Therapist - Child Development Service

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha CanterburyChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Job description

Occupational Therapist - Child Development Service

Opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist in Paediatrics to join in these fixed term contracts
0.8FTE (32 hours per week) & 0.7FTE (28 hours per week) positions available, please indicate your preference on the cover letter
Utilise your passion for improving the health outcomes of children within the Canterbury community

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangiand is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About the Role

The Child Development Service are a community based team of allied health professionals who are passionate about improving the outcomes of children with developmental delays or disabilities. We work collaboratively with whānau to support their goals and reach the child's potential; as well as alongside other services. Our team of Allied Health Professionals work with children in their homes, early childhood centres and at our own clinics in Christchurch Central City.

The role is based at Montreal house, Christchurch City and involves caring for our patients in the Canterbury community from Kaikoura to Rangitata, so travel is required.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

Undertaking assessments, completing appropriate interventions and providing advice or referring to other services;

Actively engaging the child and their family / whanau in all aspects of intervention;

Helping to facilitate service improvements and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

About You

We are seeking experienced paediatric OT's to join us in these fixed term opportunities. To be successful in these roles you will demonstrate :

The ability to be flexible and adaptable to manage a varying case load

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster trusted relationships with clients, their family / whanau, and external service providers

Current NZ Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate

Enable accreditation in Personal Care and household Management, Housing, and / or Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management; as well as experience within child development, paediatrics or disability services is advantageous

Competency with te ao Māori,tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey andtaking ownership of your learning and growth

As this is a community-based service where travel is required, a full NZ driver's license is essential

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 23rd October 2025. If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at

Wewill review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitmentprocess before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : PC

Location :

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type : Expertise :

Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

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