• Child Health Services, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent full time role 1.0 FTE, working 40 hours per week

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 and Service
The Child Development team at Whangarei Hospital is looking to expand services for our tamariki and whānau in Te Tai Tokerau / Northland and are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our wonderful team. Ideally you will need to be available for permanent full-time, 40 hours per week between Monday – Friday. However, there may be some flexibility for the right candidates.
What we do:

• We provide Occupational Therapy services as part of a wide multi-disciplinary team.
• We work alongside children and whānau to achieve their life goals and aspirations
• Provide therapy, equipment and housing solutions
• Work with whānau in the community (home based visits), and onsite clinics
• Early intervention focused including Early intervention services in schools and preschools as part of the child's team

About you
Skills & Experience

• Relevant Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Current Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ)
• Previous experience in Paediatrics and/or neurological rehabilitation is highly desirable
• Aware of Occupational Therapy theory and principles of practice
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and establish and maintain working relationships between staff and clients
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
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.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 3 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment at jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz