Autism Coordinator - Child Development Centre

• Allied Health – Child Development Centre
• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent, part time 0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week

Make a positive impact working alongside children, young people and their whānau.

We have an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about and has an understanding for Tamariki with autism or a developmental disability.

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 the Role

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Coordinator works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team at the Child Development Centre, alongside medical, allied health, and Kaitiaki staff.

The role also involves liaising with education providers and community disability support services to ensure appropriate supports are available for children and their whānau/families, both before and after diagnosis.

This position supports children and young people aged 0–19 years with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
 

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate assessments for children and young people (0–19) referred to the Child Development Centre with developmental concerns.

• Manage post-diagnosis support for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ensuring timely access to services.

• Engage and support whānau, providing clear, culturally responsive information and guidance throughout the process.

• Facilitate collaboration between health professionals, educators, and community agencies to deliver integrated care.

• Monitor and report progress, maintaining accurate records and aligning plans with best practice and sector standards.

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About the Team

The role sits within the Allied Health Service in Child Development Service.

Child Development Service provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetic, Audiology & Newborn Hearing screening, Social Work, and Psychology services. Staff within these professions are all involved in direct client care and work in a wide range of situations to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they work with.

Allied Health staff work in partnership with individuals and their family/whānau to facilitate relationships and a smooth journey through the healthcare system.

A wide range of education, training and learning opportunities are offered to our allied health staff. Our Health NZ benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement and access to staff discount schemes.

About you

Requirements and experience to be considered for this role:

• A relevant tertiary or post-graduate qualification in either health, education, welfare or disability professions.

• Experience administering and/or managing projects or quality improvement activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with whānau.

• A deep understanding and experience of autism and ASD services.

• Clear communication skills.

• The ability to work autonomously.

• Proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• A full New Zealand driver’s licence.

Working for 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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 28 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at Kaitlin.Basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.