Job Details
- Job ID: 6862457
- Job Type: Full time
- Workplace Type: On-Site
- Job Duration:
- Min Education:
- Company Name For Job: Stand Childrens Services Tu Maia Whana
- Min Experience:
- Position Title: Occupational Therapist
- Required Travel:
- Salary: 95000 - 100,000
- Classification:
- Scope of Practice:
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
He karanga mōu kia mauri ora ai te ao o ā tātou tamariki me ō rātou whānau.
Come help tamariki and whānau flourish.
Stand Tū Māia is seeking an exceptional Occupational Therapist to join our Kahukura Ora Service. We provide a bi cultural, trauma‑capable, holistic alternative to state care supporting tamariki and whānau on the edge of care. Our specialist service is tailored to children (mainly 5-12 years) and families at high risk of poor life outcomes, many with previous system involvement. At the heart of our mahi are healing relationships, cultural humility and a commitment to Te Tiriti‑led whānau restoration.
Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)
What you'll bring
We welcome applicants from an Occupational Therapy profession with:
- Openness to Te Ao Māori and commitment to bicultural practice
- Ability to engage deeply, motivate, and offer consistent kindness
- Experience with complex family dynamics
- Understanding of trauma and its bio-psycho-social impacts on child development and attachment
- Strong partnership, collaboration and professional supervision practice
- Ability to work independently with diverse populations
- High‑quality recording, assessment and intervention planning skills
- Professional registration with a current practising certificate
- Full driver's licence
Ko wai koe (About you)
OFFER
What we offer
A connected, supportive team, good working conditions, strong wellbeing focus and significant training and professional development. You will also enjoy employee benefits of 5 weeks leave a year, 10 days sick leave, and free life insurance.
This full‑time role is based in Whangarei, and some travel may be required. Please include a cover letter, CV and responses to key competencies in your application online.
For more information or an informal conversation, contact: Rosey Davies, Regional Manager on 0274 666 497 or via email rosey.davies@standtumaia.nz
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
Te Tono (How to apply)
To apply for this job go to: https://standforchildrenjobs.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6862457
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)