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Occupational Therapist

20/08/2026
18/09/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Taranaki - New Plymouth - Gover Street
Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Job Description

At Habit Health, we believe everyone deserves to live their best life. As one of New Zealand's leading providers of rehabilitation services, we're passionate about delivering person-centred care while supporting our people to grow and thrive in their careers.

We're looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in New Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills, work alongside experienced clinicians, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

What you'll be doing:

  • Deliver concussion and community-based rehabilitation programmes
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for clients
  • Complete client assessments and develop tailored rehabilitation plans
  • Prepare high-quality reports and clinical documentation
  • Manage your caseload using our clinical systems

The benefits of working with us:

  • Market-competitive remuneration - we value our people
  • Monthly bonus scheme
  • Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
  • We have development pathways designed to steer you towards the leadership space
  • Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
  • Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
  • Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to the full scope of EAP services 
  • Provision of enhanced AI tools aimed at reducing clinical admin and boosting your performance 

About you:

  • Registered Occupational Therapist  with a current New Zealand APC
  • Previous experience working in housing, pain and concussion rehabilitation is essential
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as OT is essential
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Full New Zealand driver's licence for community-based rehabilitation
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A genuine passion for helping people achieve their rehabilitation goals

Next steps:

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to join a team and organisation that rewards your worth, apply now! For a copy of the Position Description, visit our careers page (www.habit.health/careers).

If you want to get in touch directly, you can email Madison at hr@phg.co.nz. When doing so, please quote the job reference number 2574 and location. 

We will be screening and interviewing candidates for this role as and when applications come in. This role will close once we find a suitable candidate. 

Confidentiality is assured.

Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds. 

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