Occupational Therapist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Vehicle for business and personal use

Competitive salary package

Job summary

APM is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Whangārei team in Northland. You will deliver client-centered rehabilitation across community, workplace, and home settings, using your advanced clinical reasoning to support diverse clients and settings.

Join a high-performing, multidisciplinary team committed to excellence, growth, and innovation in a role that combines vocational and community rehab services, including concussion and independence-focused programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Strong communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply clinical expertise to support clients in homes, workplaces, and communities.
• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation aligned with best practice.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve rehab goals.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Client communication

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Team collaboration

Rehabilitation planning

Vocational rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Job Function Group: Health
• Job Function: Occupational Therapy
• Employment Type: Part Time

Job Description

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 to join our team in Whangarei, Northland!

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.

Experience in one or more of the following:

Vocational Rehabilitation (SAW & BTW)

• 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

Concussion Service

• Skilled in assessing and treating concussion and mild to moderate traumatic brain injury
• Experience in assessing and treating cervical spine, vestibular, oculomotor systems
• Collaborative approach with GPs, specialists and the wider multi-disciplinary team

Training For Independence (TI)

• Able to deliver individual community rehabilitation programmes focussed on independence and function
• Skilled in delivering home and community-based functional rehabilitation
• Ability to co-ordinate and collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team

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

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