Hand Therapist

Frontline Recruitment Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is partnering with a NZ allied health service in Tauranga to recruit for a permanent hand therapy role. The position offers flexible options for part-time or full-time, with a varied caseload across hospital, sports and ACC settings, and access to modern facilities and a strong referral network.

You will join a team with high clinical standards and a supportive environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and scope growth.

Qualifications

• Registration with Physiotherapy Board NZ or Occupational Therapy Board NZ with Hand Therapy NZ and APC.
• Prior hand therapy experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organised and committed to continuous learning.
• Full, clean driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload across hospital, sports teams and ACC clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a well-established allied health service.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and clinical scope expansion.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and organised

Commitment to continuous learning

Education

Board registration with Physiotherapy NZ or OccupationTherapy NZ, plus Hand Therapy NZ and APC

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

This allied health service has built something worth being part of, a team culture that’s genuinely collaborative, clinically strong and invested in the people in it.

This is a permanent role within a well-established service, working alongside a team known for its high clinical standards and supportive environment. You'll take on a diverse caseload spanning hospital patients, competitive athletes, sports teams and ACC clients, with access to modern facilities and a strong referral network. The variety is real, and so is the support behind you.

The team genuinely invests in the people in it. Whether you're sharing knowledge with colleagues, contributing to team culture, or developing your own clinical scope, you'll have the space and encouragement to grow. Part‑time and full‑time options are available, so the role can flex around your life too.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary $85,000 - $110,000 depending on experience
• Full‑time or part‑time options available
• Highly varied caseload across hospital, sports and ACC settings
• Modern facilities and a robust referral network
• Genuine professional development opportunities

To be considered you'll need:

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of NZ or Occupational Therapy Board of NZ, plus Hand Therapy NZ, with a current APC
• Prior hand therapy experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised and committed to continuous learning
• Full, clean driver's licence and reliable transport

If you're looking for a team that takes culture as seriously as clinical standards, we'd love to hear from you.

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