Dheshini Naidoo

I am a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist with just over 20 years of experience, based in Auckland.  I began my journey as a Clinical Service Advisor at Enable NZ in 2024. 

Starting my career at Palmerston North Hospital as a Rotational OT in 2003. I moved back to Auckland, where I worked as a Community OT for CMDHB, completing simple and complex equipment and housing assessments. Before taking a leadership role as Base Section Head for Allied Health at Papakura Home Health Care.

After taking a break to have a family, I returned to the workforce as a Contracting OT, completing Vocational Assessments for ACC. My career also includes roles as an OT conducting Social Rehab Assessments for ACC and most recently as a Paediatric OT and an OT Learning Leader at a special needs school.

Since 2006, I have provided supervision to other OT’s and attended various supervision courses. My experience spans working with clients in the Paediatric setting to adults in both MoH and ACC settings.

I enjoy thinking outside the box, problem-solving and exploring different options to work towards best outcomes.