💼 Full-Time Position

Occupational Therapist - Child Development Service

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Canterbury District Health Board
📍 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted
June 22, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are seeking

an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join us in this permanent opportunity. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: 
  • The ability to be flexible and adaptable to manage a varying case load
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster trusted relationships with clients, their family/whānau, and external service providers
  • Current NZ Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate
  • Proven experience within child development or paediatric services is essential
  • Enable accreditation in Personal Care and Household Management, Housing, and/or Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management is advantageous
  • Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
  • As this is a community-based service where travel is required, a full NZ dri...