Occupational Therapist

Habit Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Professional development budget

Career progression path

Clinical mentorship

Team culture and social events

Well-being initiatives

AI tools for admin

Job summary

Habit Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Wellington CBD. You will work across community rehabilitation, pain management, concussion, training for independence, vocational services, and broader wellbeing outcomes.

You will deliver OT services in community, clinic, workplace and home settings, complete comprehensive assessments and develop personalised rehabilitation plans, and liaise with clients, whānau, ACC and

Qualifications

• Registered OT with NZ APC and current practice status.
• Experience in rehabilitation, community health, disability, injury management or related fields.
• Open to clinicians at all experience levels; roles for OT and Senior OT.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full NZ driver’s licence for community-based rehab.
• Passion for helping people achieve meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality OT services across community, clinic, workplace and home environments.
• Complete assessments and develop personalised rehabilitation plans.
• Support clients to achieve meaningful goals and maximise participation in daily activities.
• Provide education, strategies and interventions to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Liaise with clients, whānau, ACC, employers and healthcare providers.
• Prepare high-quality reports and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and manage your caseload in our clinical systems.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

NZ Registered Occupational Therapist (APC)

Tools

Clinical systems

Job description

Description: a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } At Habit Health, we believe everyone deserves to live their best life. As one of New Zealand's leading providers of rehabilitation services, we're passionate about delivering person-centred care while supporting our people to grow and thrive in their careers. We're looking for an Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Wellington CBD. Whether your passion lies in community rehabilitation, pain management, concussion, training for independence, vocational services, or broader wellbeing outcomes, you'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse caseload and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services across community, clinic, workplace, and home environments
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop personalised rehabilitation plans
• Support clients to achieve meaningful goals and maximise participation in everyday activities
• Provide education, strategies, and interventions that promote independence and wellbeing
• Liaise with clients, whānau, ACC, employers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Prepare high-quality reports and clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care
• Manage your caseload using our clinical systems

The Benefits Of Working With Us

• Market-competitive remuneration package and monthly bonus scheme
• Annual budget set aside for professional development and study
• Career progression pathways designed to support leadership development
• Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, and recognition programmes
• Well-being initiatives including annual eye exams, flu vaccinations, and access to EAP services
• Provision of enhanced AI tools aimed at reducing clinical admin and boosting your performance

About You

• Registered Occupational Therapist with a current New Zealand APC
• Experience working in rehabilitation, community health, disability, injury management, mental health, pain management, vocational rehabilitation, or other relevant practice areas
• Open to clinicians across all experience levels, with opportunities available for both Occupational Therapists and Senior Occupational Therapists
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Full New Zealand driver's licence for community-based rehabilitation
• A genuine passion for helping people achieve meaningful outcomes and live their best life

Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.