Location: Wairarapa Hospital and Community

Service: Child Development Service

Contract: Permanent, Part time

Salary: As per PSA Allied, Scientific and Technical MECA and dependant on experience

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist for our position of Neurodevelopmental Therapist.

The role provides a community based service for children 0-2 years with diagnosed disabilities, developmental problems and a follow-up programme for premature babies. The role includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and specialist equipment provision. Your practice will be child focused and family/whanau centred.

This position is 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE) working Monday to Friday, actual days of work to be agreed.

About our team

Our Child Developmental Team is a small and dynamic service, well supported by the wider Allied Health and multidisciplinary team with close links to regional and national networks. We comprise the following disciplines:

Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Neurodevelopmental Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, ASD Coordinator and a Team Leader.

All these positions are part time and we work closely together to provide integrated care for the children and families we see.

About you

The applicant must have experience in neuro-Paediatrics, and preferably accreditation with the Enable scheme in the appropriate areas. You must hold a current practicing certificate (APC) and a current driver's license.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

The Child development team is committed to providing well- coordinated patients and family centred care.

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margie van der Lans, Team Leader and Physiotherapist Child Development Service, Mobile: +64 27 551 9758 or Email: Margie.Vanderlans@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process