Occupational Therapist - Exciting Challenge

• Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop + Relocation Allowance
• Vehicle + Fuel Credit Card + EAP Support + Flexible Working
• Respectful Culture + Career Development Opportunities 
• Permanent or contracting opportunity + community-based role

Are you an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering services to clients in their own home and community? 

This is a permanent position working in our well-established community-based rehabilitation team, managing a diverse case load across our ACC funded and private services. We are open to contracting options for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be supported to develop into specialised clinical areas such as complex spinal cord injury, neuro rehabilitation, housing assessment, wheelchair and seating assessment and more. 

Who we are | Ko wai mātou 

Geneva Healthcare (part of NZ Health Group) Wellness and Rehabilitation, provides a range of services to support people to manage their recovery and well-being after an injury or illness or when living with a disability. We are an established and experienced interdisciplinary team who are passionate about providing a person-centred, strength-based, solution-focused approach to support our clients to maximise their participation in their everyday life.    

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga 

This is a permanent position for a registered Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Northland region working across a number of clients and contracts. Although this is a permanent role, we are open to a contracting position for the right candidate. Being a community-based role, the successful candidate will be comfortable working in homes, community and workplace settings. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and work with people from all walks of life so someone who thrives in a people-based role will get a real kick out of the variety in this position! You also have the opportunity to work as part of a very experienced MDT team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, nurses, dieticians and social workers as well as a very experienced referrals and management team here in Northland.

We are able to offer flexible working arrangements, to make sure that the role can fit around your family, social and sporting commitments. We have opportunities to base yourself at home, or at the office, working with you, and what is going to work best. This role also allows the successful applicant to manage their own diary and work week.

We support clients’ return to optimal functioning and work, following injury or ill health so your broad experience would be valuable in this role.  

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga 

• Ideally 2+ years experience as a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist. Additional support can be organised for the right applicant who are newer in the profession 
• Experience in, or a passion to develop skills in community-based rehabilitation services. This may include rehabilitation, concussion, housing modification, wheelchair and seating and vocational. 
• Understanding of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi 
• Current NZ Registration with NZOT 
• Passion to continue to learn and grow 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work well in a team 
• An awareness of Health Legislation and the NZ health funding systems 
• Ability to travel and work autonomously 

Why Us | He aha ai mātou? 

We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, and their whanau and communities. We are a passionate and hardworking team that fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and ideas. We offer excellent support and development opportunities that will assist you to build on your career aspirations, experience and development. 

If you are looking for a new exciting Occupational Therapist role, in a great location and working with fantastic people, click the apply button and bring your skills to our organisation today! 

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 6th of June 2024 - interviews may be held prior to applications closing. 

Please note that you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident to apply.