Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – fixed term 12 months

Full time (1.0 - 40 hours per week)

National Child Rehabilitation Service (NCRS)

Wilson Centre

Health New Zealand - Waitematā

We are looking for an experienced and passionate paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in the National Child Rehabilitation Service (NCRS), based at the Wilson Centre. This is a fixed term role working full time (1.0 FTE) for 12 months from July 2026 to July 2027. 

NCRS offers a comprehensive whānau-centred rehabilitation service for tamariki and rangatahi (ages 0-16). We are the national tertiary service which provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for tamariki and rangatahi with neurological, orthopaedic, spinal, complex pain and other medical conditions.

We work together with tamariki and their whānau to develop a flexible programme tailored to meet their needs. The Occupational Therapy role involves developing and delivering rehabilitation that focuses on whānau centred goals. An interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach forms part of the service’s framework, so effective communication skills with key stakeholders, the IDT and whānau as well as the ability to collaborate with the necessary professionals nationally is vital in ensuring a successful rehabilitation process. 

Key skills and attributes:

• New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist
• 2+ years of clinical experience; paediatric and/or rehabilitation experience is beneficial

• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team

• Have excellent clinical assessment and treatment skills
• Have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Be organised and demonstrate strong time management
• Show flexibility and be able to work in a dynamic environment

Within this role you will receive:

• Support of your personal and professional objectives
• On-going best practice initiatives
• Learning opportunities to foster service development and leading quality care
• Regular personal professional supervision for support and mentoring
• Weekly in-service training

Please click here for a Job Description.

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 13 May 2026.

For specific queries regarding the nature of the role please email Emily Clay - Acting Allien Health Team Leader on emily.clay@waitematadhb.govt.nz

 For general queries or support with your application please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant via email at Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB21257

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