Occupational Therapist

Adecco (Portugal); Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Adecco (Portugal) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a vocational rehabilitation role in Wellington, offering a mix of clinic and community appointments aimed at helping clients return to work and regain function. You will work autonomously within a supportive team, applying clinical reasoning, strong communication, and practical, client-focused rehabilitation to deliver meaningful outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with clients, employers, and ACC contracts, with a supportive

Qualifications

• Three years of clinical experience.
• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and NZ registration & APC.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in vocational rehabilitation and ACC contracts would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide a mix of clinic and community-based appointments.
• Develop practical recommendations to support return to work and regain function.
• Collaborate with clients, employers and wider stakeholders.
• Apply clinical reasoning to client-focused rehabilitation and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

NZ registration and APC

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Vocational Rehabilitation

Ready for an OT role with variety, purpose and great support?

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people's lives? This is an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a vocational rehabilitation setting, helping people work towards returning to work, regaining function and achieving their goals.

Based in Wellington, this position offers a mix of clinic and community-based appointments, with a strong focus on vocational contracts. You'll work with clients from a range of backgrounds, using your clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to develop practical recommendations that support positive outcomes.

What makes this opportunity worth exploring?

• Variety in your day with a mix of clinic and community-based appointments, with opportunities to work with clients and wider stakeholders.
• Working in a supportive environment where you will be part of a well-supported team where you can collaborate, share knowledge and continue developing your clinical skills.
• Enjoy a great benefits package alongside meaningful work that helps people get back to work and everyday life.

About you

You'll be an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working autonomously while being part of a collaborative team. You'll bring sound clinical reasoning, strong communication skills and a practical, client-focused approach to rehabilitation.

We're keen to hear from OTs who have:

• At least three years of clinical experience.
• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current NZ registration and APC.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An interest in vocational rehabilitation and supporting people to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• A current driver's licence, as the role involves community-based appointments.

Experience in vocational rehabilitation or working with ACC contracts would be beneficial.

Interested in finding out more?

You don't need to be actively looking for a new role to have a conversation. If you're curious about what this opportunity could offer, get in touch for a confidential chat. I'd be happy to share more about the role, the benefits and the team environment.