Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapist
- Child Health Services, Northland Region
- Permanent, part time position (0.6FTE), working 24 hours per week
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 are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and have an interest in working with tamariki and their whanau in the first few years of life, join our experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary Child Health team.
In this role, you will provide assessment, therapy management, education and support in partnership with whānau to enable tamariki with developmental concerns aged 0-3 years to achieve optimum function and wellbeing.
This role covers the Northland region, with some flexibility of where Northland you would like to be based.
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About the Team/Service/Location
For more information on living and working in Northland, click here
About you
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy / Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) OR Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Hold or be eligible for NZ registration as an Occupational Therapist or a Physiotherapist
- Previous Paediatric experience preferably working with younger children (under 3 years of age).
- Full drivers licence (as travel is required throughout the community)
- Strong engagement, communication and relationship building skills
- A willingness to continually learn and develop as a clinician
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 25th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on nl-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
