Senior Occupational Therapist

Habit Health; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Professional development budget

Career progression pathways

Mentorship program

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Habit Health in Tauranga seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist focused on concussion rehabilitation to support clients in returning to work, study, family life, and daily activities. You will manage a varied caseload within a multidisciplinary team and guide developing therapists, contributing to regional service excellence.

The role offers autonomous clinical practice, with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and ongoing support within a leading integrated healthcare

Qualifications

• 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.

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 reasoning

Communication

Relationship-building

Mentoring

Job description

Introduction

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.

Description

About The Role

We're seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Tauranga 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.

You'll enjoy:

• 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