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Occupational Therapist
Child Development Service
Masterton - Wairarapa
Contract Permanent Part Time
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
If you have a passion for working with children and their families to maximise their function and support their development and have previous clinical experience in this area, we would love to hear from you. The Child Development Service is a dynamic team that works in an interdisciplinary manner and has strong links with Health NZ Wairarapa Paediatric services, the Allied Health team, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and more widely, into the education sector and with other child services and NGOs.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is flexible, innovative and has the experience and ability to build and develop strong professional and therapeutic relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference for children in our region.
This is a part time, permanent role working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE), days and hours of work are negotiable.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Child Development Service (CDS) is a multidisciplinary team providing specialist developmental assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children with disabilities and/or developmental delays. The team is based in Masterton and works across the Wairarapa region with children and their families in outpatient clinics and community settings including home, pre-school and school environments.
To learn more about living in the Wairarapa region click here Wairarapa
About you
NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate.
Current full NZ driver's license with ability to drive a manual and automatic car (required as this role is based in the community and works across multiple sites).
Minimum of 3 years clinical practice essential.
Experience in working with children with disability and their families.
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 21st September 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margie van der Lans ,Team Leader, Child Development , Wairarapa +64 27 551 9758, margie.vanderlans@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Occupational Therapist
Child Development Service
Masterton - Wairarapa
Contract Permanent Part Time
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
If you have a passion for working with children and their families to maximise their function and support their development and have previous clinical experience in this area, we would love to hear from you. The Child Development Service is a dynamic team that works in an interdisciplinary manner and has strong links with Health NZ Wairarapa Paediatric services, the Allied Health team, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and more widely, into the education sector and with other child services and NGOs.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is flexible, innovative and has the experience and ability to build and develop strong professional and therapeutic relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference for children in our region.
This is a part time, permanent role working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE), days and hours of work are negotiable.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Child Development Service (CDS) is a multidisciplinary team providing specialist developmental assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children with disabilities and/or developmental delays. The team is based in Masterton and works across the Wairarapa region with children and their families in outpatient clinics and community settings including home, pre-school and school environments.
To learn more about living in the Wairarapa region click here Wairarapa
About you
NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate.
Current full NZ driver's license with ability to drive a manual and automatic car (required as this role is based in the community and works across multiple sites).
Minimum of 3 years clinical practice essential.
Experience in working with children with disability and their families.
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 21st September 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margie van der Lans ,Team Leader, Child Development , Wairarapa +64 27 551 9758, margie.vanderlans@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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