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Community Occupational Therapist | Wellington_NewZealand

One more gap in this leading neuro rehab team. Support clients with brain injuries to regain independence in the community. Flexible working.

About the Organisation:
  • Leader in brain injury rehabilitation, providing accredited post-acute, residential, and community-based services.
  • Deliver services for multi-trauma, concussion, and traumatic brain injuries for clients across Wellington and surrounding areas.
  • IDT includes neuropsychologists, physios, SLTs, rehab coaches, medical specialists, and Kaiārahi Māori.
  • Partnered with nationwide Allied Health provider, offering additional locations and peer collaboration.
About the Job:
  • Deliver neuro-rehabilitation services for clients in their homes, community settings, workplaces, and clinics.
  • Manage a varied caseload across Wellington, including Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Kapiti and up to Ōtaki.
  • Flexible hybrid working: start your day from home, one of our clinics or Porirua base.
  • Work autonomously with control over your own diary, balancing client-facing rehab and ACC contract administration.
  • Access fleet cars or receive mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
About You:
  • NZ registered Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years’ post-grad experience.
  • Strong interest in neuro-rehabilitation (brain injury, concussion, vocational rehab or pain management backgrounds welcomed).
  • Highly organised and comfortable managing your own diary, caseload and productivity targets.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about making a real impact on client outcomes.
  • Tech-savvy with experience in digital clinical systems and remote/hybrid working.
Benefits:
  • Full-time role with flexible hours and hybrid work arrangements.
  • Ongoing professional development, CPD funding, and career progression opportunities.
  • Access to supervision with a senior OT outside of the team leader structure.
  • Supportive and culturally diverse team with regular peer social activities and cross-site collaboration.
  • Competitive salary aligned with the Te Whatu Ora MECA + additional perks (EAP access, phone, laptop, and discounts with major retailers).
  • Immigration NZ accredited employer – international candidates welcome to apply.
Ready to make a difference in neuro-rehabilitation? Apply now!

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Community Occupational Therapist | Wellington_NewZealand

  • Category: Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
  • Location: Wellington_NewZealand
  • Work Type: Full-Time
  • Community-based role with hybrid options - work from home, clinic, or on the mov
  • Opportunities to work across adult and paediatric caseloads.
  • Be part of a supportive, tight-knit, and collaborative interdisciplinary team.

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