Occupational Therapist

Frontline Recruitment; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Modern IT systems

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment in Palmerston North is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a supportive rehabilitation team. You will support clients to achieve meaningful goals and regain independence, with genuine flexibility around how you work.

Working in clinic-based rehabilitation, you will develop your clinical skills, collaborate with a collaborative team, and access strong professional development opportunities to grow your career in a vibrant regional city.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist in NZ with current APC.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in rehabilitation, community or ACC settings is advantageous.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to achieve meaningful goals and regain independence.
• Work across a varied rehabilitation caseload in a clinic setting.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

Team player

Education

NZ Occupational Therapy registration

Job description

• Ready for a change of pace, without compromising your career?
• Make your next move to Palmerston North!!
• Work to your clinical strengths

Looking for a fresh start where your career and lifestyle can both thrive?

Looking for a fresh start where your career and lifestyle can both thrive?

Make your next move to Palmerston North and join a supportive rehabilitation team where you can build your career, use your clinical strengths and enjoy genuine flexibility around how you work.

Whether you are looking for a fresh start, a better work-life balance, or simply somewhere you can grow professionally, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist to join a fantastic rehabilitation team in Palmerston North.

You'll be supporting clients to achieve meaningful goals and regain independence.

You can expect:

• Competitive Salary - depending on experience
• Clinic based rehabilitation
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to work with a broad range of clients
• Modern IT systems and software designed to make your working day easier
• Strong support for professional development and ongoing education
• The opportunity to develop your clinical skills and work to your strengths
• A company culture that recognises and rewards your contribution

Palmerston North offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant regional city with everything you need close by, while still giving you easy access to the outdoors, wider Manawatū and surrounding regions. With great schools on offer, reasonable cost of living and a real community feeling, this location offers great work life/balance where you wont be spending your free time stuck in traffic!

For an Occupational Therapist, it offers the opportunity to work across a varied rehabilitation caseload, develop your skills and be part of a team that genuinely values what you bring.

You’ll have:

• New Zealand Occupational Therapy registration and a current APC
• The ability to work autonomously while also being a strong team player
• Experience within rehabilitation, community or ACC environments would be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for helping people achieve their rehabilitation goals

Reference number: 1235964
Profession:Healthcare & MedicalOT & Rehabilitation

Company: Frontline Recruitment
Date posted: 15th Oct, 2026