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Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Child Health Services (0.5FTE)

(Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist)

 

We've made Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau much more than just a place to come to work. Every day brings opportunities to leave things better than you found them. And with each opportunity, you're trusted to try new things and achieve the best outcomes for your patients. You can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

 

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

 

About the role:

Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves. Right now, Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for an exceptional Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Child Health Team as a Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapist.

 

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and have an interest in working with tamariki and their whānau, join our supportive multi-disciplinary Child Health team.

 

Previous experience in paediatrics is essential. Our highly experienced team will support you and share their knowledge to assist you in developing your clinical skills and knowledge.

 

We are a Northland wide service that offers flexibility to our team, so welcome applications from candidates either based in or relocating to Northland. This role covers all of Northland, so candidates based anywhere in Northland will be considered.

 

In this role you will be providing assessment, therapy management, education and support in partnership with whānau to enable tamariki with developmental concerns aged 0-3 years to achieve optimum function and wellbeing.

 

What you will bring:

  • An interest in paediatrics with a passion for seeing tamaraki and their whānau thrive
  • Willingness to continually learn and develop as a clinician
  • NZ registration as either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist (new graduate applications are welcomed)
  • A current practicing certificate
  • Full drivers licence (as travel is required throughout the community)
  • Strong engagement, communication and relationship building skills

 

Benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • We welcome applicants based anywhere in Northland
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Interesting and wide variety of work to keep you engaged and motivated

 

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerauwill see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

 

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

 

Vacancy No: AH23-102

Closes: 28 March 2023

Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau
Location: Northland
Position type: Permanent Part time
Category: Community Services
Date listed: 14-Mar-2023
Closing date: 28-Mar-2023
Reference: NZ/AH23-102
Attachment: AH23-102 - JD v1 - Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapist - Child Health Centre.pdf (PDF, 623KB)
Job Description

File links:
Website: https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/

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