Job Details
- Job ID: MCK-OT
- Job Type: Full time
- Workplace Type: On-Site
- Job Duration: Permanent
- Min Education: Qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Company Name For Job: McKenzie Centre
- Min Experience: 2 years experience preferred
- Position Title: Occupational Therapist
- Required Travel: No
- Salary: $71-$99k
- Classification: Occupational Therapist
- Scope of Practice:
- Activities of Daily Living - Assessment and Treatment
- Assessment and Rehabilitation
- Child Heath
- Home and Community Environment assessment
- Learning and Development
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
McKenzie Centre is a leading early
intervention centre for children with disabilities, aged birth to school age,
and their whānau, in Hamilton. We provide a family-centred, play-based,
trans-disciplinary service that helps children to realise their potential. We
are a passionate, innovative team of early intervention professionals who support
the entire whānau, not just the child (www.mckenziecentre.org.nz ).
Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)
We require a qualified Occupational
Therapist, preferably with experience in early childhood intervention and
family centred practice, to join our trans-disciplinary team, which includes
Speech-Language Therapists, Physio and Occupational Therapists, Early
Intervention Teachers, Peer Support Workers/Tuakana, consultant Psychologists
and Education Support Workers (ESW).
This is a specialised position which
requires a holistic view of early intervention for children with
developmental delays or disabilities, and a focus on all areas of child
development, family support and advocacy. You will be involved in
assessments, individual and group intervention, often centre-based but also
community based, and workshop presentations.
Ko wai koe (About you)
- You will have a recognised qualification in Occupational
Therapy and be eligible for membership of your professional organisation
- At least two years' experience working alongside
people with a disability in a health or education role is preferred
- Experience working in early childhood intervention
or paediatric occupational therapy is highly desirable, and an understanding of
the importance of working in partnership with families is crucial
- Enable accredited for complex housing, personal
cares and seating level 1 would also be desirable
- Experience working in a trans disciplinary team and/or
family centred practice
- A drivers licence
OFFER
McKenzie Centre offers
a supportive and innovative team environment, a range of professional
development opportunities, a competitive salary package, and the ability to
make a positive difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their
families. This is a permanent position, Monday to Friday working full
time 37.5 hours per week. Start date for the position is January 2025.
Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or have a current New Zealand work permit.
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
Te Tono (How to apply)
To apply for this position go to the
McKenzie Centre website and click on “Life With Us – Work With Us”. Applications close 15 November 2024.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)