Occupational Therapist - Child Development Whakatane

Occupational Therapist - Child Development Whakatane

Live and work in Whakatāne a close community with a stunning coastline and heart

Fixed term part time position 0.8 FTE for 11 months working Monday to Friday

Support tamariki and whānau through community based paediatric rehabilitation and development

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

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau through community based occupational therapy. Working within the Child Development Service, you will support children with disabilities and developmental needs, delivering assessment and intervention that promotes participation, independence, and wellbeing within home, school, and community environments.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Child Development Service in Whakatāne is a small, highly dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to supporting tamariki and whānau across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. You will work closely alongside Occupational Therapists and a wider range of allied health professionals within a collaborative and supportive environment that values shared learning and professional growth. Based in Whakatāne, this role offers the opportunity to combine rewarding community focused work with a truly relaxing lifestyle.

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About You

You are an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with tamariki and whānau within a community setting. You enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and are motivated to continue growing your paediatric clinical skills. Your practice will reflect compassion, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering culturally responsive, family centred care that supports positive outcomes for children and their whānau.

What you will bring:

• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Preferred Paediatric experience
• Strong communication and relationship building skills with tamariki, whānau, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work effectively within community-based environments
• Commitment to culturally responsive and whānau centred care
• Current full, clean NZ drivers licence

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 18 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.