Hand Therapist

TBI Health Group New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Annual contribution to career develop

Subsidised Health Insurance with SC

Reward and recognition initiatives

Māori tikanga training

Birthday leave

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

TBI Health Group New Zealand is recruiting an experienced Hand Therapist to join our growing Auckland team. The role offers flexibility across our Ormiston and Remuera clinics, with potential for alternative arrangements. We’re ideally seeking full-time, but 30-40 hours per week will be considered.

You will join a supportive MDT including hand therapists, physiotherapists, OTs, psychologists and surgeons. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of NZ clinical experience, registration, and a

Qualifications

• NZ-registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience.
• APC current and relevant regulatory body membership.
• Hand Therapy NZ HTNZ membership and indemnity insurance.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive MDT across hand therapy and related contracts.
• Split time between Ormiston and Remuera clinics with flexible options.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and clinical excellence.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

Skills

OT or Physiotherapist

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Autonomy & collaboration

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Current APC with PNZ or OTBNZ

Hand Therapy NZ HTNZ membership

Indemnity insurance

NZ Driver’s Licence

Job description

TBI Health began in 2001 with a clear purpose: to support individuals experiencing pain, injury, or illness. Our partnership with Southern Cross in 2016 marked an important step in our journey, and we are now proud to be fully owned by Southern Cross. Together, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right help, at the right time, so they can get back on track and live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately, help enhance their careers.

It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.

Description:

About The Mahi (role)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hand Therapist to join our growing team at TBI Health. This role offers flexibility across our Auckland clinics, ideally splitting time between our Ormiston and Remuera sites. For the right candidate, alternative arrangements can be discussed. While we’re ideally looking for a full-time therapist, we will also consider part-time candidates (30-40 hours per week).

• Ormiston: Located within a medical centre opposite Ormiston Mall, with great coffee and a steady flow of referrals from GPs.
• Remuera: Located within the Ascot Office, next to hand surgeons.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT) including hand therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, OTs, and specialists. Our MDT works across a variety of contracts, including Hand Therapy, Escalated Care, Return-to-Work programs, Pain management, TI contracts, and Early Intervention—bringing a diverse range of clinical experiences to your day.

Benefits Of Joining TBI Health

The TBI Health team is a well-developed and experienced team of hand therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and administrators.

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Annual contribution to career development
• Subsidised Health Insurance with Southern Cross (employed 20 or more hours).
• Great company-wide reward and recognition initiatives.
• Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
• Birthday leave (must be employed 20 or more hours to qualify).
• Annual Wellbeing Allowance - currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20hours per week.

Skills and Experiences

About You

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, share our vision and values, and bring a genuine interest in hand therapy. You will have at least 2 years of clinical experience in New Zealand, and substantial orientation, training, and support will be provided.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience as an OT or Physiotherapist
• Strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude
• Commitment to clinical excellence and professional development
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• Awareness of delivering top-quality customer service

Qualifications & Registration

• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Current APC with relevant regulatory body (PNZ or OTBNZ)
• Registered Hand Therapist with current membership in Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ)
• Professional body membership and indemnity insurance
• Full, clean New Zealand Driver’s Licence

Applications close 31st of October 2026

For questions or to explore this opportunity, contact Clinic Manager Gunveen Saini at 027 347 7066 or [e-mail].

We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds who meet the skills and qualifications criteria. If you are shortlisted, we will discuss any cultural or diversity needs to ensure an inclusive interview process.