Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Tairawhiti Hospital
• Permanent
• Full time, 40 hours per week

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

About the Role

Are you interested in working with children with developmental challenges and their whānau in a community focussed service using an equitable and transdisciplinary model of practice?

Please read more about the role in the Job Description here 

About the Team/Service/ Location

 Our Tairāwhiti Way of Working involves working collectively across agencies to enable whānau to flourish. Those with excellent communication skills and those who prioritise collaboration are welcome to apply.

We work in a transdisciplinary model to maximise use of face to face time and provide care in the most natural settings i.e. home and education centres.

We prioritise the needs identified by whānau rather than assumed by others in order for the right person to be selected to provide support in the right place at the right time.

With consent the local workforce of health, education and community support agencies share information, work flexibly and collectively to reduce barriers and provide the support that the whānau needs and requests.

About you

Applicants must be a NZ registered Occupational Therapist:

A current practising certificate

A thorough knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and a sensitivity to different cultures

A current, full, clean drivers license

A `whatever it takes approach

We are seeking therapists with a knowledge of a range of disabilities, assessment tools and therapies appropriate for children. All candidates to this role will be subject to a Police Screen.

Working at Health New Zealand

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

How to Apply

For further information about this role, please contact Child Development Service Team Leader at Sally-Ann.Wall@tdh.org.nz

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