Occupational Therapist

Ministry of Education

Timaru, New Zealand
$69,966 - $118,450 py; not specified; + kiwisaver
On-site
Learning support team
Environmental changes and equipment
Collaborative relationships with partners
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team, building and strengthening the capability of those who support learning

Job Summary

  • As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team, building and strengthening the capability of those who support learning.
  • You will identify, set up and provide advice about environmental changes, support, equipment and technology a child or young person may need.
  • Enhance inclusive practices in schools and other educational settings and work effectively as part of a transdisciplinary team.

Matching Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team, building and strengthening the capability of those who support learning.

Salary

$69,966 - $118,450 per annum; Not specified; plus KiwiSaver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Learning Support Team
  • Environmental changes and equipment
  • Collaborative relationships with partners
  • Inclusive practices in schools
  • Transdisciplinary team
  • Evidence-based interventions

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Te Ao Māori
  • Understanding of tikanga and Te Reo Māori
  • Cross-cultural interaction
  • Genuine commitment to student achievement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Registered with Occupational Therapy Board of NZ
  • Current practicing certificate
  • Full driver's licence
  • Adhere to Public Service Standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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