Physiotherapist - Child Development Service

About the role

The Child Development Service (CDS) is looking for a physiotherapist to join its physiotherapy team in Te Wao Nui, Newtown. The role works within profession-specific assessment and intervention and as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting children aged 0 to 16 years with long-term conditions and disabilities. CDS operates over three sites (Kenepuru, Puketiro and Te Wao Nui) with clinics also offered in Kapiti; clinicians must be able to work across all three sites if requested. Work takes place in clinics and in community settings such as homes and education facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide neurodevelopmental, neurological and musculoskeletal assessment and intervention for children aged 0 to 16 years.
• Work with children who have long-term conditions and disabilities.
• Assess the impact of premature birth, congenital or acquired conditions, and long-term illness or injury.
• Assess gross and fine motor skills and physical function across the age range.
• Use play to facilitate movement, activity and participation.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of clinical practice, including recent paediatric experience in the child development area.
• Sound knowledge of neurodevelopmental norms and the ages and stages of development from 0 to 16 years.
• Ability to work across the three CDS sites if requested.

Applications are made through the online careers portal by 22 November; applications are reviewed as they arrive and the recruitment process may start before the closing date.