Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatric Therapy
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About the Role
Starship Child Health is looking for a Senior Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with tamariki and whanau, to join our Starship Rehabilitation Service Occupational Therapy team. Your passion for paediatrics and experience applying clinical knowledge is welcomed in providing premium healthcare services to our tamariki and youth.We have a part-time role (32 hours/week) opportunity across the Starship hospital setting, predominantly on the wards and some outpatient clinics.
Maintain a clinical caseload applying clinical knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients/clients health needsWork in partnership with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the interdisciplinary team to achieve best outcomes.
Remain focused in the pursuit of Maori health gain as well as achieving equitable health outcomes for Maori
Apply clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and expertise while modelling evidence- based practice
Facilitate effective discharge planning and/or referral processes to health care providers/support agencies to meet identified health needs
Demonstrate culturally safe practice that encompasses a diverse range of beliefs, values and practices
Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, working closely together to ensure best outcomes for our patient care needs
Unique opportunity for occupationally focused practice across the rehabilitation journey
Develop knowledge of child development and skills in whanau family centred practice
Thrive within a vibrant, innovative and diverse setting amongst a supportive interdisciplinary team of Dietitians, Hospital Play Specialists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists and Social Workers
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of Occupational therapists excel in a fast-paced, challenging environment where evidence-based practice, strengths in interdisciplinary practice, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills are highly valued. The team provides a service to all inpatient areas in Starship, Child Health and selected outpatient areas.
We provide support and orientation to your practice contexts with robust opportunities for critical reflection on practice, including peer review and professional supervision, as well as on the job training, and development opportunities.
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About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
NZ registration as an Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau Occupational Therapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate4+ years of post-graduate clinical work experience including minimum 2 years full-time experience within the area of specialty
Relevant clinical post-graduate certificate/diploma (desirable)
Proven experience working in clinical leadership (desirable)
Sound knowledge and skills in applying whakaora ngangahau occupational therapy knowledge, skills and values, as well as the ability to communicate this practice within a hospital setting.Innovative and able to communicate with others in complex decision making.
Motivated to develop own as well as the teams professional practice and able to engage alongside others in the mahi required to achieve this.
Experience in working in a hospital setting is desirable
Experience working with children is desirable
Passion for improving outcomes for tamariki and whanau
Sound clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in in interdisciplinary setting
Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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For further information on this role please contact Madeline Boyd- Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead at madelineb@adhb.govt.nz
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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Advertising closes: Wednesday 17 June 2026 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).
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