Occupational and Physiotherapist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Vehicle for business use

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in Wellington seeks an Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist to join a vibrant team focused on vocational rehabilitation and client-centered care. You will deliver workplace assessments, return-to-work planning, and community rehabilitation with strong collaboration.

Required: registration and practicing certificate, 2+ years in vocational rehab, excellent communication, and clinical reasoning. Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, and a vehicle for business use.

Qualifications

• Drive to make a difference and deliver outstanding care.
• High-level clinical reasoning and adaptability across client needs.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proven ability to deliver client-centered rehabilitation in community.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders.
• At least 2 years’ experience in vocational rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Use your clinical expertise to support clients in workplaces and communities—no two days are the same.
• Deliver care that aligns with our internal focus on excellence and outcomes.
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and innovation.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Adaptability

Lifelong learning

Client-centered care

Team collaboration

Vocational rehabilitation

Education

Professional registration and practicing certificate

Job description

• Site Address: Level 1, 158 The Terrace, WELLINGTON, NZ, 6141
• Job Function Group: Health
• Job Function: Occupational Therapy
• Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, bringexceptional clinical reasoning skills, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact across a diverse range of clients and settings, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We're on the hunt for a passionate, dedicated, Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist to join our team in Wellington - Immerse yourself in its creative heartbeat, explore picturesque waterfronts, and relish the surrounding hills' embrace.

About the role

Reporting to your Team Leader, you’ll be part of a vibrant team culture that supports and empowers each other every day.

Vocational Rehabilitation (SAW)

• Confident delivering workplace assessments, graduated return-to-work plans and task analysis
• Knowledge of vocational services pathways

What you’ll do

• Use your clinical expertise to support clients inworkplacesand communities - no two days are the same
• Deliver care that aligns with ourstrong internal focus on excellence and outcomes
• Be part of ahigh-performing, supportive teamthat values collaboration, growth, and innovation

What you’ll bring

• A drive to make a difference and deliver outstanding care
• High-level clinical reasoning and adaptability across a spectrum of client needs
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Proven ability to deliver client-centered rehabilitation in community
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders
• Relevant qualifications, professional registration and valid practicing certificate
• At least 2 years’ experience working within vocational rehabilitation.

What’s in it for you

• Acompetitive salary package
• 5 weeks of annual leaveto support your work‑life alignment
• Avehicle for business and personal use