Hamilton - Child Development Centre - Occupational Therapy
- Part-time 20 x hours per week fixed-term 12 months position
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
We have exciting opportunity for a part time occupational therapist fix term to cover parental elave. You will be working at Child Development Centre Hamilton.
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About the Team/Service- Waikato District is one of New Zealand's largest public hospitals, covering a large urban and rural community
- Waikato District provides extensive allied health services.
- Our occupational therapy team boasts many specialty areas, one of which is OTs working in Child Development Centre, working with children, aged from birth to 16 years old and with their families.
- We are a friendly supportive team
- The role will include both individual and group OT interventions and be involved with the multi-disciplinary team on diagnostic assessments
About you
We are seeking someone with:
- Ideally at least 18 months post qualification experience
- Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
- Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
- Pro-active and can-do approach with the ability to be flexible and work autonomously as well as in a team.
- Full driver's licence
How to Apply
To apply please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal before 11:59 pm on 20 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at elisa.travailleur@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.