Senior Occupational Therapist

Habit Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Monthly bonus scheme

Professional development budget

Career progression

Clinical mentorship

Team culture

Wellbeing program

AI-assisted admin

Job summary

Habit Health in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist focused on concussion rehabilitation. You will manage a varied caseload, work with a multidisciplinary team, and mentor developing therapists while advancing service excellence across the region.

Join a supportive, autonomous environment with clinical leadership, ongoing professional development, and a strong focus on client outcomes, return-to-work goals, and meaningful daily activities.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC.
• At least 5 years' clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in concussion, vocational, or community rehabilitation is desirable.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality concussion and rehabilitation services to clients in the community.
• Completing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored rehabilitation plans.
• Supporting clients to achieve meaningful goals and return to everyday activities.
• Liaising with ACC, employers, whānau, and other stakeholders.
• Preparing clear and timely clinical documentation and reports.
• Mentoring and supporting newer clinicians where appropriate.
• Building strong referral networks and contributing to service growth in the Bay of Plenty region.

Skills

Clinical rehabilitation

Concussion management

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Join Habit Health, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people recovering from concussion and mild traumatic brain injury while being supported by one of New Zealand's leading integrated healthcare providers

Job Description

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Hamilton team, with a strong focus on concussion rehabilitation. In this role, you'll work with clients experiencing concussion and persistent symptoms, providing person-centred rehabilitation that supports their return to work, study, family life, and meaningful daily activities.

You will manage a varied caseload while working closely with our multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, psychologists, vocational consultants, and other rehabilitation professionals. As a senior clinician, you'll also provide guidance and support to developing therapists and contribute to service excellence across the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering high-quality concussion and rehabilitation services to clients in the community
• Completing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored rehabilitation plans
• Supporting clients to achieve meaningful goals and return to everyday activities
• Liaising with ACC, employers, whānau, and other stakeholders
• Preparing clear and timely clinical documentation and reports
• Mentoring and supporting newer clinicians where appropriate
• Building strong referral networks and contributing to service growth in the Bay of Plenty region

What You'll Bring

• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC
• At least 5 years' clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in concussion, vocational, or community rehabilitation is highly desirable
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and relationship-building skills
• A passion for helping people achieve meaningful outcomes
• A full New Zealand driver's licence

Why Habit Health?

At Habit Health, our purpose is to support people in their community to optimise health and live their best life. We offer a collaborative environment where experienced clinicians are trusted to work autonomously while having access to extensive clinical support and development opportunities.

• Market-competitive remuneration package and monthly bonus scheme
• Annual budget for professional development and ongoing study
• Clear career progression pathways and leadership development opportunities
• Regular clinical mentorship and active management support
• Great team culture with social events, recognition programmes, and weekly treats
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual eye exams, flu vaccinations, and access to EAP services
• AI-powered tools to help reduce clinical admin