Join now and receive a $2000 sign-on bonus!

At Habit Health, we believe people living with persistent pain deserve more than symptom management - they deserve understanding, dignity, and the opportunity to reclaim their lives.

As one of New Zealand’s largest integrated health providers, Habit Health supports people on their physical and mental health journeys every day. We are now seeking a Clinical Lead – Pain Management in Wellington, someone deeply passionate about chronic pain rehabilitation and committed to shaping exceptional, person-centred care.

This is more than a leadership role. It’s an opportunity to influence how pain is understood, treated, and experienced by clients across the region.

A day in the life...

• Champion a holistic, biopsychosocial approach to persistent pain rehabilitation
• Partner with the Pain Service Lead and Clinical Leads nationally to evolve and enhance our Pain Management Service
• Provide clinical guidance and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dietitians, and social workers
• Maintain a clinical caseload, supporting clients navigating complex and often long-term pain journeys.
• Ensure care is integrated, evidence-based, and aligned with ACC best practice
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, whānau, referrers, and stakeholders
• Contribute to new initiatives that advance innovation and excellence in pain care

Please note: this is not a direct people management role, but you will provide clinical expertise and mentorship

The successful candidate will have...

• Genuine passion for working in chronic pain rehabilitation
• Understanding the complexity of persistent pain and the power of interdisciplinary care
• Motivation to improve outcomes for clients whose lives have been impacted by long-term pain
• Brings warmth, credibility, and clinical confidence to your leadership style
• A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Psychology (or equivalent) and a current annual practising certification
• At least five years’ clinical experience (leadership exposure highly valued)
• Specific experience in chronic pain management and rehabilitation
• Strong knowledge of ACC operational and medical frameworks
• A full driver’s licence (travel required between Wellington sites)

What's in it for you?

• Receive a $2000 sign on bonus upon starting
• Professional development support, including an annual professional development budget and paid study days
• Volunteer leave to support a charity or cause that matters to you
• Generous referral bonus scheme for successful candidate referrals
• Monthly high-performance rewards
• Wellbeing initiatives, including annual eye exams, discounts on glasses, annual flu vaccination, and access to EAP services
• Corporate discounts across a wide range of services and products
• Enhanced AI tools to support efficiency and boost your performance
• Free gym membership with access to all three Wellington gyms, including a swimming pool and unlimited group fitness classes

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with persistent pain — and you’re ready to lead with both compassion and clinical excellence — we would love to hear from you.

For a copy of the position description, click here, or if you have any questions, get in touch with Madison at HR@Habit.co.nz