Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Child Development Service, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Part-Time

• Do you have a passion to work alongside children and their whānau … Then come join us at Child Development Services in the beautiful Marlborough region.

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

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will see children with neuro-developmental disorders, developmental delay, sensory issues, functional challenges and much, much more. You will work collaboratively with other health and disability colleagues and services.  The role will require you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 60 hours per fortnight (0.75 FTE), Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.00AM to 6.00PM.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Child Development Service (CDS) team has a strong commitment to child protection and is dedicated to helping children achieve optimum function and wellbeing.  We provide multi-disciplinary intervention and education for children with disabilities, in partnership with their  whānau; this role spans community and outpatient settings.

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About you

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be passionate about working with children and being part of multi-disciplinary team. It is highly desirable that you have post registration clinical experience in paediatrics.

You will:

• Be a NZ registered occupational therapist, with a current APC and have Enable Assessor accreditation,
• Have experience and a passion for working in paediatrics,
• Have excellent communication and rapport building skills with tamariki and their whānau,
• Share our passion for delivering an excellent service, whilst being a dedicated team player,
• Be committed to adhering to best practice and extending your own professional development.

 The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying. 

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 07 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at Sonja.Rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Carol Merrilees (Team Leader Child Development Service) on carol.merrilees@nmdhb.govt.nz.

Job ref: R1W25-061

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.