Occupational Therapist

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

Help shape the future of Education
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

Occupational Therapist – Permanent Full time - Motueka office. Can be based in Nelson or Motueka.

This is a key role where you'll be working with a transdisciplinary team around a student, including educators, parents, caregivers and whānau, helping them meet their educational goals through guidance and intervention plans.

You'll need to be highly motivated, committed to, and experienced in providing services and therapies for children and young people with moderate to severe disabilities.

The role involves:

• Providing support and guidance to schools, teachers, and families to improve outcomes for children with additional learning needs
• Designing specialist intervention plans individual (or group) for children and young people
• Assessing, collaboratively planning, supporting, and monitoring the implementation of plans
• Facilitating access to wider services and support, in response to individual need, for example speech and language therapy and local agencies.
• Effective interventions as part of a transdisciplinary team.
• Travel across our region, Nelson Marlborough West Coast, will be required.

Salary range $69,996 - $118,450 per annum pro rata + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
• The ability to purchase extra days leave.
• A range of employee network groups.
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

About you | Mōhou ake

If you are an Occupational Therapist (OT) practitioner and ready for new challenges this could be your next career step. We can offer a friendly and supportive workplace environment, for an enthusiastic, versatile, and highly motivated OT.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification
• You must be registered as an Occupational Therapist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act to apply for this position.
• A current full driver's licence as travel is a requirement of this role.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

We are a committed, hardworking, and skilled specialist team (across a range of occupations) who care very much about the ākonga, kai ako, whanau, kai awhina we support. We also care about our colleagues and work collaboratively and supportively together on the rewarding mahi we do.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level, including relationships with iwi and hapū.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Mike Ness at 027 836 2570 or mike.ness@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Sunday, 15 December 2024

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.