Community Occupational Therapist

New Zealand Health Group; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Flexible Working

APC/PNZ Cover

EAP Support

Career Development

Job summary

Geneva Wellbeing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Palmerston North team on a full-time basis. You will deliver community-based rehabilitation, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and support clients and whānau to achieve goals.

The role requires NZ Registered OT, current OTBNZ registration, and willingness to travel. We offer flexible working and opportunities for professional development in a supportive, client-centred environment.

Qualifications

• NZ Resident or valid NZ work permit.
• 2+ years of experience as an NZ Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in community rehabilitation preferred.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Current OTBNZ registration is required.
• Willingness to travel within the Manawatu region.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based rehabilitation services in homes, communities and workplaces.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.
• Support clients and whānau to achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

OTBNZ Registration

Job description

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver
Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Allowance Available
Flexible Working + APC/PNZ Cover + EAP Support
Respectful Culture + Career Development Opportunities

Discover an exciting career opportunity at Geneva Wellbeing, where innovation and support thrive.

Join Our Geneva Wellbeing Team as a full-time permanent Occupational Therapist

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community? Geneva Wellbeing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Palmerston Northteam on a full-time basis.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

At Geneva Wellbeing, we provide community-based rehabilitation services that help people recover after injury, illness, or while living with disability. Our interdisciplinary team works in partnership with clients and their whānau/families using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

Geneva Wellbeing provides a range of personalised programs so people can manage their health and well-being after an injury or illness or living with a disability. Our experienced interdisciplinary team use a person-centered, strength-based, solution- focused approach to suit specific needs.

This is a permanent position for a registered Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Manawatu region working across several clients and contracts.

Previous experience in rehabilitationis essential, and experience with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury & concussion is advantageous.

Being a community-based role, the successful candidate will be comfortable working in homes, community and workplace settings. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and work with people from all walks of life so someone who thrives in a people-based role will get a real kick out of the variety in this position!

We are able to offer flexible working arrangements, to make sure that the role can fit around your family, social and sporting commitments.

2+ years' experience as a NZ RegisteredOccupational Therapist

Previous community experience in a similar role

Understanding of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Current NZ Registration with OTBNZ

Passion to continue to learn and grow.

Excellent communication skills + Ability to work well in a team.

An awareness of Health Legislation and the NZ health funding systems.

Ability to travel and work autonomously.

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunity to be part of clients’ rehabilitation journeys and make a real difference

Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

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.

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

Location(s) Palmerston North branch area, Whanganui 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