Occupational Therapist

Habit Group; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Monthly performance bonus

Development budget for PD

APC/registration fee reimbursement

Clinical supervision

Career progression

Team culture & social events

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Habit Health, part of Habit Group, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation across Northland. The role supports growth in a well-established service, with modern clinics in Whangārei and Kerikeri and community work with new vehicles.

You’ll have leadership support, in-house clinical guidance, and development funding to grow your practice, with a permanent, progression-focused career path.

Qualifications

• NZ OT registration completed and APC current.
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse interactions.
• Full NZ Driver’s licence for community rehab (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes.
• Liaise with MDT to coordinate care.
• Create patient reports detailing abilities, goals and interventions.
• Utilise diary management software for scheduling.

Skills

Time management

Caseload management

Communication skills

NZ OT registration

Education

NZ OT registration & APC

Tools

Diary management software

Job description

Location: Northland - Whangarei - Bank Street

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering meaningful rehabilitation across Northland. With bases in Kerikeri and Whangārei, this role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to grow your clinical career in a well-established service. We have a full interdisciplinary team (IDT) covering the Northland region, providing opportunities to work across multiple contracts, maintain your current scope, and develop new skills along the way.

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist at any stage of their career , whether you’re a confident new graduate or an experienced clinician looking for your next step. You’ll be part of a culturally connected and supportive team, working from modern clinic spaces and out in the community with access to new vehicles. With strong leadership, in-house clinical support, and professional development funding, you’ll be well supported to grow and succeed.

Main responsibilities:

Our OTs work across a variety of contracts, including Social Rehab, Vocational Rehab, Pain, and Training for Independence (TI), so there are multiple streams to grow into and lead from. Day to day, you will:

• Develop and implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes
• Liaise with allied health team members in a supportive MDT environment
• Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best-practice interventions
• Utilise diary management software effectively

The benefits of working with us:

• Market-competitive salary – we ensure our teams feel valued
• Monthly performance-based bonus so you can earn even more
• Annual budget for professional development and study
• Reimbursement of professional registration/APC fees (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Clinical supervision provided
• Opportunities to further develop your rehabilitation expertise
• Permanent role with clear career progression
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats and award schemes
• Wellbeing initiatives, including annual eye exam, flu vaccination and access to EAP services

Provision of enhanced AI tools to boost your performance:

Habit is proud to have introduced Heidi Notes for all clinicians. Heidi is an AI medical scribe that automates clinical documentation and significantly reduces administrative load, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care. In turn, you’ll be well positioned to make the most of our uncapped incentive programme, enabling you to earn an additional performance bonus every month.

The ideal candidate:

• NZ OT registration and current APC
• Ability to effectively manage your time and caseload
• Full NZ Driver’s licence for community rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills – you’ll be meeting new and varied people every day

For Occupational Therapists based overseas, as an accredited employer, we provide full support with the AEWV process, assistance in gaining your New Zealand Occupational Therapy Board licence, practical help to settle smoothly into life in New Zealand, and a contribution towards relocation costs to make your move as seamless as possible.

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