Occupational Therapist

At Sommerville, our staff are our superpower. In 2026, we were honoured with the NZ Education Excellence Award for Quality Teaching & Instruction, recognising our commitment to outstanding education and student outcomes.

Sommerville School is a leading specialist school based in Panmure, with satellite classrooms across 16 mainstream schools, a community programme for young adults aged 18–21, and a dedicated Outreach Service. We support over 400 students aged 5 to 21 with complex communication, learning, physical, and behavioural needs.  

What you'll be doing:

• Providing direct intervention to learners with a range of needs and profiles
• Working alongside teachers, support staff, and whānau
• Building strong relationships across our school and community-based settings
• Contributing your expertise within a highly collaborative, values-driven team
• Enjoying flexible holiday work options and genuine work-life balance

We are seeking an exceptional Occupational Therapist who will bring clinical expertise, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit to our multidisciplinary setting. The successful applicant will:

• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy.  Eligibility for membership with the OTBNZ and a current practicing certificate is required.
• Experience in developing/implementing OT programmes that work across the school day to support access to the curriculum for individuals and groups.
• Have current (or working towards) equipment accreditation and have the ability to apply for equipment to support student needs either through the MoE and MoH.
• Be a relationship builder, able to work with other specialists.

Why join Sommerville?

You’ll enjoy a varied caseload while working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

We offer:

• Ongoing professional development in neurodiversity and inclusive practice
• Clinical supervision (internal and external)
• Support from a passionate, multi-disciplinary team

• Opportunities to make a lasting impact on students, whānau, and the wider community

The final salary will be determined in accordance with the relevant collective agreement.