Occupational Therapist

APM New Zealand; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle for business and personal use

APC reimbursed

Job summary

APM New Zealand is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Whangārei, Northland. You will deliver client-centred rehabilitation across homes, workplaces, and communities, applying your clinical expertise and strong collaborative approach.

You will work within vocational rehabilitation, concussion services, and community rehabilitation, contributing to independent living and recovery goals for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services.
• Experience delivering workplace assessments, graduated return-to-work plans and task analysis.
• Skilled in assessing and treating concussion and mild to moderate traumatic brain injury.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in homes, workplaces, and communities with clinical rehabilitation.
• Deliver care aligned with excellence and outcomes across settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve rehab goals.

Skills

Vocational Rehabilitation

Concussion Service

Community Rehabilitation

Training for Independence (TI)

Pain Management Services (PMS)

Job description

Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obsessed team committed to delivering best-in-class service to people when they need it most.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, bring exceptional 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 in homes, workplaces, and communities - no two days are the same
• Deliver care that aligns with our strong internal focus on excellence and outcomes
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team that 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

• A competitive salary package
• 5 weeks of annual leave to support your work-life alignment
• A vehicle for business and personal use
• APC reimbursed