Starship Community - Occupational Therapist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing quality healthcare across New Zealand, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders effectively. Our workplace is characterized by a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team, dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. About the Role We are seeking a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist who has a passion for paediatrics to join our dedicated Starship community team. This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Greenlane Clinical Centre, although the majority of your work will occur within the community. As part of the Starship Child Health directorate, you will collaborate with nursing, allied health, and technical staff to provide healthcare services to children, young people, and their families within their homes, schools, and community settings. Your responsibilities will include: - Delivering assessments and therapy for children and young people with developmental and disability needs as part of our child development service. - Conducting visits to children in various settings, including homes and early childhood centres. - Engaging with our communities to address healthcare inequities and barriers, prioritizing support for underserved populations. - Collaborating with your allied health colleagues in an interdisciplinary model to provide high-quality and effective services. - Participating in continuous professional development, including a well-established in-service training program. - Being available for weekend and on-call duties as required. If you thrive in a setting that values evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, this may be the perfect role for you. About the Team/Service/Location The Starship Community Occupational Therapy team consists of compassionate and enthusiastic clinicians dedicated to improving health outcomes for children in the community. The team currently includes 7.2 full-time equivalent staff members who provide care in both outpatient and community-based environments. For more information on living and working in Auckland, please refer to our resources. About You The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes: - Registration as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate. - A minimum of two years of post-graduate clinical experience. - A strong passion for enhancing outcomes for children. - A clean, full New Zealand driver's license. - Excellent clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to evidence-informed practice. - The ability to collaborate effectively with diverse professional groups in a multidisciplinary and bicultural setting. - Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. For a detailed position description, please click here. For additional information about this role, please contact Leilani Hipa, Locality Lead, at leilanic@adhb.govt.nz. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare. We embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce to better serve our community. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply Applications close on Friday, August 1, at 11:59 PM (New Zealand Standard Time). To apply, please click on the 'Apply' tab below and submit your application online, including your updated CV and Cover Letter. For details regarding our recruitment process, click here. If you have any questions about accessibility or experience technical issues with the online application process, please reach out to Vaidehi Sharma, Recruitment Consultant, at Vaidehi.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz, quoting reference #ADHB21063 for assistance. For the largest health sector job board in New Zealand, please visit http://www.kiwihealthjobs.com.