• Fixed Term full time (1.0FTE), parental leave cover starting January 2026 through to January 2027
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday 0800 -1630
• Registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join us in this fixed term leadership position, if you are passionate about paediatric health and have the below skills and experience, we want to hear from you!

Essential skills and experience:

• Minimum bachelor - s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the NZOTB and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Minimum 5 years of clinical work experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Experience with clinical teaching/supervision, training and development of staff
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• This role will also be required to provide direct clinical care as appropriate to the needs of the service area

The Child Development Service (CDS) are a community based team of allied health professionals who are passionate about improving the health outcomes of children with developmental delays or disabilities.
The Allied Health Team Leader - Occupational Therapy Child Development Service is responsible to support a team of 16 Occupational Therapists on a day to day basis.

As the Allied Health Team Leader - Occupational Therapy you will:

• Provide day-to-day management of the Occupational Therapy team at Child Development Service, including capacity planning and co-ordination, allocation of staff or students, and leave management
• Offer basic HR advice and referral pathways for escalation when required; and conduct success and development and performance management processes, alongside Clinical Manager
• Provide professional leadership and supervision of clinical activity and practice, through provision of expert clinical advice, consultation and support to clinical practitioners, while working within professional or occupational policies and be accountable for own professional actions
• Support triage of new referrals, respond to queries and manage the Occupational Therapy waiting list
• Manage a clinical case load and direct delivery of services