Occupational Therapist

at  Ministry of Education NZ

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.

As an Occupational Therapist you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by:

• Supporting parents and whanau, teachers and schools to meet the learning support needs of children and young people
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of professional partners, community and sector groups and support agencies to ensure that services are coordinated and effective
• Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings
• Providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families and providing appropriate specialist intervention plan

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent as approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
• To have registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and to hold a current practicing certificate
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information
• Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.Insert specific skills, experience or qualification
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct