Community Occupational Therapist

New Zealand Health Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Respectful Culture

Professional Development

Job summary

Geneva Wellbeing in Christchurch seeks a skilled Community Occupational Therapist to join as a contractor across ACC contracts, delivering rehab for orthopaedic and neurological injuries. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team with flexible hours and ongoing professional development.

This role requires NZ registration with the OT Board and APC, and will involve travel across Christchurch and Canterbury. A current First Aid certificate and Enable registration are essential.

Qualifications

• NZ Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board and APC.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• ACC provider number and registration with Enable.
• Ability to travel across Christchurch and surrounding Canterbury areas.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support clients across ACC contracts including HCS, SRNA, Concussion, Training for Independence.
• Provide community rehabilitation for orthopaedic, neurological and other injuries.
• Set own hours around referrals while receiving team support and supervision.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and independently as needed.

Skills

Time management

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel across Canterbury

Education

NZ OT Registration

Job description

• Respectful Culture + Professional Development Opportunities
• Work in the community + make a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Community Occupational Therapist Contractor

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? An exciting contracting opportunity awaits at Geneva Wellbeing, where innovation and support are at the heart of what we do.

We're seeking a talented and motivated Community Occupational Therapist Contractor to join our team, supporting clients across Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury areas.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

At Geneva Wellbeing, we provide a wide range of community-based programmes that help people recover and thrive after injury, illness, or while living with disability. Our experienced interdisciplinary team uses a person-centred, strengths-based, solution-focused approach, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client and their whanau/family.

This is a contracting opportunity for a registered Occupational Therapist to join our community-based team in Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury areas.

You will work across ACC contracts, including HCS, SRNA, Concussion, and Training for Independence, supporting clients with orthopaedic, neurological and other injuries. You will have the opportunity to be part of our clients' rehabilitation journeys and see the meaningful impact of your work.

While you will work independently day to day, you will be part of our supportive South Island multidisciplinary team, with monthly team meetings and ongoing support from the Team Leader and Referral Coordinator.

This contracting opportunity offers flexibility to set your own hours, with work available as referrals come through.

• Experience as a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
• Experience working across ACC contracts, including HCS, SRNA, Concussion, and Training for Independence
• Community rehabilitation experience working with clients with orthopaedic, neurological and other injuries
• Current NZ Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC
• ACC provider number and registration with Enable
• Current First Aid certificate
• Strong time management and report writing skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently
• Ability to travel across Christchurch and surrounding Canterbury areas

We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, their whanau and communities. We are a passionate and hardworking team that fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and ideas.

As a contractor, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to set your own hours around referrals while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. You’ll also have access to professional development opportunities, EAP support, and ongoing support from our Team Leader and Referral Coordinator.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Successful contractors will be required to meet relevant pre-engagement requirements, including police vetting, working with children checks where applicable, ACC provider requirements, and OT Board registration and APC verification.

Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

Reference # 41644

Posted on 22 Oct 2026

Closes on 20 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Christchurch branch area

Expertise Occupational Therapy

Job level(s) 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience

Work type(s) Permanent full-time, Permanent part-time, Contractor