Posted 16 July, 2026
Occupational Therapist - Palmerston North
Habit Health
Palmerston North, MWT, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 7038b582a3e597ea
Job Description
Our busy clinic in Palmerston North is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join other allied health team members and support patients with rehabilitation services. Main Responsibilities Develop and implement in-clinic and community rehabilitation programmes. Liaise with allied health team members in a supportive MDT. Create patient reports on client abilities, goals, and best‑practice interventions. Utilise diary management software. Benefits Market‑competitive salary and performance‑based bonus. Annual budget for professional development and study. Reimbursement of professional registration/ APC fees (pro‑rated for part‑time hours). Clinical supervision provided. Opportunities to develop clinical skills in rehabilitation. Work laptop and mobile phone provided. Permanent role with clear career progression. Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, and award schemes. Well‑being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, and access to EAP services. Ideal Candidate Must have NZ OT registration and current APC. Ability to effectively manage time and caseload. Full NZ Driver’s license for community rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills. For Occupational Therapists Based Overseas Assistance with the AEWV process. Support in gaining the NZ Occupational Therapy Board licence. Help settling into New Zealand. Contribution towards relocation costs. Confidentiality is assured. Pacific Health Group is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr