Registered Hand Therapist

Habit Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual professional development budget

APC/registration fee reimbursements

Pool vehicles for business needs

Clinical mentorship and growth support

Career progression opportunities

Team culture with social events

Well-being initiatives and health/safe

Job summary

Habit Health is seeking a Registered Hand Therapist to join our team in New Zealand. The role focuses on upper limb rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary environment while maintaining clinical independence.

We welcome experienced clinicians who are passionate about hand therapy and dedicated to delivering excellent patient outcomes. Applicants must have NZ working rights and Hand Therapist credentials where applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist registered in New Zealand.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Registered Hand Therapist status (or equivalent recognised credentials).
• Membership, or willingness to become a member, of Hand Therapy New Zealand.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A patient-focused approach with a commitment to achieving excellent clinical outcomes.
• Applicants must have current New Zealand working rights to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat a range of hand, wrist, and upper limb conditions.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Fabricate and prescribe custom splints and braces where required.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Liaise effectively with referrers, surgeons, employers, ACC, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical in-service training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist qualification (NZ)

Job description

At Habit Health, our purpose is to support people in their communities to optimise health and live their best life. We are New Zealand's leading provider of integrated healthcare services, delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients through innovative and collaborative care.

We're looking for a Registered Hand Therapist to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about upper limb rehabilitation and enjoys working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment while maintaining clinical independence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assess, diagnose, and treat a range of hand, wrist, and upper limb conditions.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Fabricate and prescribe custom splints and braces where required.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Liaise effectively with referrers, surgeons, employers, ACC, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical in-service training.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist registered in New Zealand.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Registered Hand Therapist status (or equivalent recognised credentials).
• Membership, or willingness to become a member, of Hand Therapy New Zealand.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A patient-focused approach with a commitment to achieving excellent clinical outcomes.
• Applicants must have current New Zealand working rights to be considered for this position.

Why Join Habit Health?

• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Reimbursements for all registration and APC fees
• Access to pool vehicles for business needs
• Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
• Permanent full-time/part- time role with clear career progression
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
• Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services

If you're an experienced Hand Therapist looking for a role where you can make a greater impact through leadership, mentoring, and clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you. For a copy of the Position Description, visit our careers page (www.habit.health/careers). If you want to get in touch directly, you can email Madison at [e-mail]. When doing so, please quote the job reference number and location.

Please note: overseas applicants will only be considered if they are already registered and approved to practise as a Hand Therapist in New Zealand. Applicants who do not hold current New Zealand registration will not be considered for this position.