Occupational Therapist

Blomfield Special School has a rare opportunity for a professionally confident and creative occupational therapist to join our supportive and dynamic Specialists’ team.

We are a leading specialist school based in Whangarei, with a wide-reaching presence, currently through satellite classrooms in 3 mainstream Whangarei schools, a Transition programme for young adults aged 16–21, and remote units at 4 Northland schools. Our students, aged 5 to 21, are at the heart of everything we do - and so is our team.

We offer

A permanent, full-time position with a varied and rewarding caseload

Term time hours (8am - 4pm) with flexible holiday arrangements

A friendly professional work atmosphere and ongoing opportunities for Professional Development and Supervision.

We require

A registered Occupational Therapist with OTBNZ and a current practising certificate, or who has eligibility to apply for registration with the OTNZ

Experience preferred, but not essential

Skill in (or working towards) equipment accreditation, with the ability to apply for assistive technology through the Ministry of Education or Health

A confident communicator and relationship builder who thrives in team environments

Commitment to culturally responsive, strengths-based, student-centred practice

Being prepared to stay overnight in the Far North, on a regular basis

A Full Drivers licence

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of therapists, educators, and support professionals who bring expertise, empathy, and creativity to support our students. They will be professionally confident and up to date with evidence-based, current practices. Knowledge of Sensory programmes, OT Assessments, and PMP would be advantageous but not essential.

We will appoint the best candidate should they present within this process.