Occupational Therapist | Child Development Service 2 opportunities for experienced Occupational Therapist in Paediatrics to join on fixed term contracts ending 3rd June 2025 and 25th October 2024 respectively 1.0 FTE [40 hours per week] & 0.8 FTE available [32 hours per week], other part time hours considered Utilise your passion for improving the health outcomes of children within the Canterbury community 2 opportunities for experienced Occupational Therapist in Paediatrics to join on fixed term contracts ending 3rd June 2025 and 25th October 2024 respectively 1.0 FTE [40 hours per week] & 0.8 FTE available [32 hours per week], other part time hours considered Utilise your passion for improving the health outcomes of children within the Canterbury community Mo te tunga | About the Role The Child Development Service are a community based team of allied health professionals who are passionate about improving the outcomes of children with developmental delays or disabilities. We work collaboratively with whanau to support their goals and reach the child's potential; as well as alongside other services. Our team of Allied Health Professionals work with children in their homes, early childhood centres and at our own clinics in Christchurch Central City. The role is based at Montreal house, Christchurch City and involves caring for our patients in the Canterbury community from Kaikoura to Rangitata, so travel is required. Ko wai koe | About You In this role, you will be responsible for: Undertaking assessments, completing appropriate interventions and providing advice or referring to other services; Actively engaging the child and their family/whanau in all aspects of intervention; Helping to facilitate service improvements and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and Experience The ability to be flexible and adaptable to manage a varying case load; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster trusted relationships with clients, their family/whanau, and external service providers; Current NZ Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate; Enable accreditation in Personal Care and household Management, Housing, and/or Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management; as well as experience within child development, paediatrics or disability services is advantageous; As this is a community-based service where travel is required, a NZ driver's license with the ability to drive a manual car is essential. Mo matou | About Us "Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do" Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system. Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business. Tono inaianei | Apply Now Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here . Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and this position may close early, we encourage you to apply early. For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay , Recruitment Partner on ****** We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you! Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand. Position description Apply now Share Fixed Term/Contract, Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time, Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time #J-18808-Ljbffr
