Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.
Permanent, part time
0.5FTE, 40 hours per fortnight
Are you a Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking to work in sunny Hawkes Bay? Do you want an opportunity to choose your hours and give yourself a true work / life balance?
We are looking for an experienced, passionate Occupational Therapist who is committed to working with in collaboration with whanau for the wellbeing of tamariki. If successful you'll be working in the community where the child lives and will approach your day using tikanga and relationship centred practice.
The Child Development Service (CDS) is a supportive, multi-disciplinary team who provide paediatric services throughout Hawke's Bay. Our focus is children living with disability aged from birth to sixteen years. If successful, you'll join our team of Occupational Therapists within the wider CDS team. This position offers you the chance to make a real difference!
To be considered for this position you'll need the following:
NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practicing certificate (APC)
Thorough knowledge of the health and social issues that vulnerable tamariki and their whanau experience
Full driving license
Enable accreditation in basic housing
An interest in complex equipment provision including wheelchairs and seating

You'll join us in delivering high quality care and in turn, we'll support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills, and is compassionate in caring for our community.
We're committed to delivering and living our DHB values of He kauanuanu - Respect, Akina - Improvement, Raranga te tira - Teamwork and Tauwhiro - Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.
We're are proud of our team's diversity. We know there is strength in a diverse and inclusive workforce that ultimately helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.
For those who aren't already living in Hawke's Bay and making the most of what's on offer, you should know it boasts an enviable lifestyle with great homes, superb schools, a burgeoning economy, and no traffic headaches. Whether you like living by the sea, next to the river, nestled in the hills, in a village community, or an art deco city...Hawke's Bay has it all. Take a stroll through the Hawke's Bay Tourism website and get yourself to Hawke's Bay!
Please review the position profile or contact Val White for further information 06 878 8109 ext. 5857 or 027-580-4831 or e**********