Occupational Therapists (Full Time/Part Time), Kidz First Centre for Youth Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Kidz First Centre for Youth Health is a team of health professionals who provide advice and support for young people, along with their whaanau. 

Our team includes nurses, doctors, social workers, psychologist, and occupational therapists, we work using an interdisciplinary model. 

We provide support to young people aged 12 – 24 years, who experience complicated health and youth development concerns that have a significant impact on their lives. We also provide care to young people who have chronic health conditions, developmental concerns, psychosomatic health issues, high-risk health behaviours and gender diverse and transgender health care.

We are looking for a core & senior occupational therapist who has sound clinical and interpersonal skills, is patient and whanau centred and can work independently and within a team environment.

The ideal candidate would have experience working with young people in a health setting and an understanding of working within a positive youth development model.  

Essential:

• Current registration with the New Zealand Occupational Therapy Board
• Clean, full drivers’ licence

Essential requirements for senior clinician: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the relevant area/s of practice
• Experience with leading quality improvement
• Experience in clinical teaching and professional supervision
• Post graduate qualification or working towards one

 The role is based at 95 Wiri Station Road, Wiri.

Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.

To view the position description for core clinician please click here or senior clinician please click here. For more information, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202312300

Applications Close: 04 December 2023