Paediatric Occupational Therapist

APM New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career progression

APC reimbursed

Job summary

APM New Zealand is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Wellington team on a part-time basis. You will deliver client-centred rehabilitation in home and community settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet rehabilitation goals.

You will work across community rehabilitation, concussion services, and Independence-focused programs, delivering high-quality assessments, reports and care plans while engaging with families and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of paediatric experience.
• Experience with ACC contracts and private work desirable.
• Strong communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in homes, workplaces and communities.
• Deliver care that aligns with excellence and outcomes.
• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Paediatric OT

Clinical reasoning

Community rehab

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first.

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.

We're on the hunt for a passionate, dedicated, Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in Wellington working part-time.

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.

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

Social Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (SRNA)

• Skilled in functional needs assessments and service recommendations to support independence
• Strong understanding of ACC service entitlements and linking clients to appropriate supports
• Experience writing high-quality reports and justifying clinical reasoning
• Private paediatric services

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 in paediatrics
• Delivering ACC contracts and private work – knowledge and/or experience desired

What’s In It For You

• A competitive salary package
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• APC reimbursed