Occupational Therapist

Advanced Personnel Management; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave

Vehicle for business/personal use

APC reimbursed

Job summary

Advanced Personnel Management in Wellington is seeking an Occupational Therapist specializing in Pain Management and Vocational Rehabilitation to join our vibrant team. You’ll work across community settings, delivering rehab, return-to-work planning, and multidisciplinary care with a client-centred approach.

We value high-level clinical reasoning, collaboration, and ongoing professional development, with a competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave, and a vehicle option for work use.

Qualifications

• Must hold current OT registration in NZ.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation preferred.
• Experience in community rehabilitation settings beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, whanau and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Behaviour change

Biopsychosocial approach

Communication with clients & whanau

Vocational rehabilitation

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

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

Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are avalues-led, customer-obsessedteam committed to deliveringbest-in-class serviceto people when they need it most.

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 - Pain Management and Vocational Rehabilitation, to join our team in Wellington!

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

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

Community Rehabilitation Services

• Provide rehabilitation and support to individuals within their community
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve their rehab goals
• Knowledge of community services pathways
• Return to work services

Pain Management Services (PMS)

• Experience working in inter-disciplinary teams to support people living with persistent pain
• Skilled in behaviour change, pacing strategies, and education in self-management
• Understanding of biopsychosocial approaches
• 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-centred rehabilitation in community
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders
• At least 2 years’ experience working within vocational rehabilitation and/ or 3 years in an IDT pain setting

What you’ll do

• Use your clinical expertise to support clients inhomes, workplaces, and 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-centred rehabilitation in community
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders
• At least 2 years’ experience working within vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services

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
• APC reimbursed