Occupational Therapist Child Development at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Child development service Hutt valley 

Contract: Permanent, Full time 1.0 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

We currently have an exciting full time permanent role for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join, friendly, fun, supportive Child Development Service who enjoy sharing good food.

About the Team/Service Location 

We are a multidisciplinary Child development Service in the Hutt Valley providing specialist developmental assessment, intervention, and equipment and safety assessments for children with disabilities. The team is comprised of the following disciplines: Speech Language Therapists, Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Worker, Takiwātanga/ ASD Coordinator, Administrator and Manager. 

The Developmental Paediatricians also hold clinics at CDS and with CDS staff undertake developmental assessments. 

Wherever possible the disciplines work closely with each other to provide integrated care for the children and families we see.  The team has strong relationships with other areas of the Hutt District Health Service.  Team members also work collaboratively and liaise with colleagues in the Education sector, the needs assessment and coordination service (Kia Roha)  and other community agencies as needed

About you

• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ), and hold a current practising certificate
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention techniques used in a child development setting relating to ADL's, motor skills and sensory processing.
• Sound knowledge of the neurodevelopmental norms and ages and stages of children
• Evidence of knowledge and application of habilitation /rehabilitation, functional, and cognitive approaches to assessment and intervention
• Knowledge of wheelchair and seating provision and ADL equipment, and willing to apply for / or already be an approved assessor with Enable NZ in: Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management Levels 1 and 2
• Knowledge of assessment for housing modifications and willing to apply for / or already be an approved assessor with Enable NZ in Housing Modifications basic and complex
• Training in or willingness to complete training in the administration of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and other standardised assessments such as Movement ABC-3, DTVP-3

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact philip.adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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