Occupational Therapist

TBI Health Group New Zealand; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Vehicle provided for work

Flexible work hours

Private health insurance subsidy

Birthday leave

Wellbeing allowance

Career development support

Credentialing & insurance coverage

Job summary

TBI Health Group New Zealand in Palmerston North is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to deliver Well at Work services across the Manawatū region. You will assess, educate, treat and rehabilitate clients in workplace and community settings, with mentoring available and the option to work from home on admin tasks.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with at least two years of clinical experience, NZ practicing certificate, and a commitment to professional

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork abilities.
• Customer service mindset with professional demeanor.
• Willingness to pursue postgraduate qualification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Well at Work services in workplace and community settings.
• Provide patient education, training, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Customer service

Professional development

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the mahi (role)

We’re looking for a dynamic clinician to join our supportive team in Palmerston North. In this role, you’ll deliver a range of Well at Work services across the Manawatū region – helping people stay healthy, manage pain, and return to work safely. Depending on your experience, you’ll receive extensive mentoring and training to help you thrive.

You’ll also have the chance to work across vocational and community contracts, offering real variety in your day-to-day mahi.

This is a full-time position, but we’re open to part-time arrangements for the right person.

Your day to day tasks will be:

• Completing workplace assessments for return to work following illness or injury.
• Providing patient education, training, treatment, and rehabilitation in a variety of community and workplace settings.
• Liaise with external partners such as specialists, general practitioners, and employers to ensure smooth rehabilitation for the client.
• You will have the flexibility to complete administration and documentation tasks from home.

Benefits of joining TBI Health

We value our people and reward your passion and contribution with:

• Competitive remuneration and bonus structure
• Mobile phone and vehicle will be provided for work use
• Flexible work hours
• Subsidised private health insurance with Southern Cross (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Birthday leave! (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
• Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates the diversity of its people
• Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
• Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications
• Reimbursement for Annual Practicing Certificate, Professional Membership and Insurance

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and at least two years of clinical experience. A postgraduate qualification is a bonus but not required. A willingness to work towards one is expected.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An interest in vocational and community rehabilitation
• A strong work ethic
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A desire to achieve clinical excellence
• Very good organisational and communication skills
• An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• An awareness of how to provide top-quality customer service
• A commitment to professional development
• A current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand and full indemnity insurance
• A full professional body membership
• Current full clean NZ driver’s license

Applications close 30th September 2026

For further information or a confidential kōrero, please contact the Clinic Manager – Jackson Wong: [e-mail] or 027 303 3427.