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Paediatric Occupational Therapist (fixed term)



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Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Child DevelopmentService, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Part-time

  • Do you have
    a passion to work alongside children and their whānau … Then come
    join us at Child Development Services in the beautiful Nelson region.
  • 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

    As a Paediatric Occupational
    Therapist
    , you will see children with neuro-developmental disorders,
    developmental delay, sensory issues, functional challenges and much, much more.
    You will work collaboratively with other health and disability colleagues and services.

    The role will require you to be adaptable to
    change, resourceful and flexible to service needs.

    This is a fixed term (parental leave) role for 12 months
    working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE), Monday to Friday.

    The
    Child Development Service (CDS) team has a strong commitment to child
    protection and is dedicated to helping children achieve optimum function and
    wellbeing.

    We provide multi-disciplinary therapy for children with
    disabilities referred to the service, in partnership with their whānau; this role spans community and
    outpatient settings.

    For more information on living and working in Nelson click

    About you

    As a Paediatric
    Occupational Therapist
    , you will be passionate about working with children
    and being part of multi-disciplinary team.

    It is highly desirable that you have
    post registration clinical experience in paediatrics.

    You will:

  • Be a NZ registered occupational therapist, with a current APC and have Enable Assessor accreditation,
  • Have experience and a passion for working in paediatrics,
  • Have excellent communication and rapport building skills with children and their whānau,
  • Share our passion for delivering an excellent service, whilst being a dedicated team player,
  • Be committed to adhering to best practice and extending your own professional development.
  •  The successful candidate must be
    eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of
    applying.

     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

    To apply please click “apply now.” All
    applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13 November 2025. If you have
    any questions about the role, please contact

    Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at OR

    Carol Merrilees on .

    Job ref: R1N25-208

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


    Required Skill Profession

    Healthcare Diagnosing Or Treating Practitioners



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