Senior Occupational Therapist, Kidz First Child Development Team

Senior Occupational Therapist

Permanent, full‑time position. Remuneration is per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines. This role is based at Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based Occupational Therapy interventions for children with developmental difficulties or disabilities.
• Work closely with families, taking a whaanau‑centered approach to therapy.
• Manage complex cases using advanced clinical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Provide mentorship and clinical leadership within the team.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and research activities.
• Maintain accreditations for wheeled mobility, specialised equipment, and hous...

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