• Based at Whakatāne Hospital
• Permanent Part-time – 0.6 FTE
• Wellness Programme + Staff Carparking + Discounted Goods 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and organised Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Coordinator to join our Child Development Team, Whakatāne.  This is a permanent part-time position working 24 hours per week. 

As an ASD coordinator you will be working to coordinate the support and access to services of clients with autism and their families.  You will be working as part of a small, multi-disciplinary and highly motivated team of allied health professionals, including, but not limited to occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and social workers. 

About the Team/Service/Location

The Child Development Team at Bay of Plenty Hauroa a Toi proudly deliver therapy services across the Bay of Plenty. 

Boasting some of the most sunlight hours in New Zealand, Whakatāne offers award winning beaches for both surf and fun. Be still and listen to the native bird chorus in our bush clad walkways, plus swim in the cleanest freshwater lakes around. Come join our team who are already enjoying a uniquely rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities. Whakatāne is small but mighty, featuring all the things you need whilst remaining within easy travel to Tauranga and Rotorua for that little bit extra.   

For more information on living and working in Whakatane click here. 

https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/ 

About you

Our preferred applicant will have:

• Had worked in the field of child development and behaviour
• A strong understanding of ASD and its impact on children and families
• Worked in the primary care environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to prioritise workload 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.   

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 2nd June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Debs McPherson, Team Leader, Child Development Services via email Debs.McPherson@bopdhb.govt.nz.