Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering meaningful rehabilitation across Northland. With bases in Kerikeri and Whangārei, this role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to grow your clinical career in a well-established service. We have a full interdisciplinary team (IDT) covering the Northland region, providing opportunities to work across multiple contracts, maintain your current scope, and develop new skills along the way.

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist at any stage of their career , whether you’re a confident new graduate or an experienced clinician looking for your next step. You’ll be part of a culturally connected and supportive team, working from modern clinic spaces and out in the community with access to new vehicles. With strong leadership, in-house clinical support, and professional development funding, you’ll be well supported to grow and succeed.

Main responsibilities:

Our OTs work across a variety of contracts, including Social Rehab, Vocational Rehab, Pain, and Training for Independence (TI), so there are multiple streams to grow into and lead from. Day to day, you will:

• Develop and implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes
• Liaise with allied health team members in a supportive MDT environment
• Create patient reports on client abilities, goals and best-practice interventions
• Utilise diary management software effectively

The benefits of working with us:

• Market-competitive salary – we ensure our teams feel valued
• Monthly performance-based bonus so you can earn even more
• Annual budget for professional development and study
• Reimbursement of professional registration/APC fees (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Clinical supervision provided
• Opportunities to further develop your rehabilitation expertise
• Permanent role with clear career progression
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats and award schemes
• Wellbeing initiatives, including annual eye exam, flu vaccination and access to EAP services

Provision of enhanced AI tools to boost your performance:

Habit is proud to have introduced Heidi Notes for all clinicians. Heidi is an AI medical scribe that automates clinical documentation and significantly reduces administrative load, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care. In turn, you’ll be well positioned to make the most of our uncapped incentive programme, enabling you to earn an additional performance bonus every month.

The ideal candidate:

• NZ OT registration and current APC
• Ability to effectively manage your time and caseload
• Full NZ Driver’s licence for community rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills – you’ll be meeting new and varied people every day

For Occupational Therapists based overseas, as an accredited employer, we provide full support with the AEWV process, assistance in gaining your New Zealand Occupational Therapy Board licence, practical help to settle smoothly into life in New Zealand, and a contribution towards relocation costs to make your move as seamless as possible.

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to make it even bigger with an organisation that rewards your worth, APPLY now!

Please refer to Job No. 2431 in your cover letter when applying. For a copy of the position description, please click 'Apply' which will take you through to our Careers website and will activate this link.

If you have any questions, email Neha at HR@Habit.co.nz