Occupational Therapist

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

About the mahi (role)

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Come and join our energetic Whangārei team at TBI Health, a leading rehabilitation provider dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives.

We’re a close-knit, fun-loving team with a big vision for helping others, and we’re on the lookout for someone who shares our passion for supporting people in their rehabilitation journey.

As part of our Vocational and Community Services team, you'll be supporting clients across the Northland region. This diverse role includes:

• Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
• Rehab at home
• Stay-at-work and Return-to-work services (SRNA)
• Early Intervention programs

You’ll deliver services in clinics, in people’s homes, on worksites—and yes, you’ll also have the option to work from home for admin tasks. We tailor roles to match your strengths and interests!

Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)

The role will include:

• Conducting workplace assessments to support return to work after injury or illness
• Providing education, training, and rehab in both home and workplace settings
• Collaborating with GPs, specialists, employers, and whānau for seamless client support
• Managing a varied caseload across ACC contracts, private clients, and early intervention services
• Delivering OT assessments and in-home interventions to help clients thrive
• Supporting junior staff

Ko wai koe (About you)

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have 3–6+ years of clinical experience
• Are passionate about Vocational and Community Services
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Have a current NZ practising certificate, professional body membership & indemnity insurance
• Hold a clean, full NZ driver’s license
• Are organised, proactive, and a confident communicator
• Enjoy working both independently and in a team environment
• Are culturally aware, and ideally familiar with Te Reo Māori (not essential)

Post-grad qualifications in occupational health or vocational rehab are a bonus—but not required. We provide full orientation and ongoing support to set you up for success.

OFFER

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

We’re more than just a team—we’re whānau. At TBI Health, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary
• Ability to earn for results achieved on top of base salary in form of KPI-based quarterly bonuses.
• Subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Comprehensive internal training programmes!
• Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates the diversity of its people. 
• Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
• Annual contribution to career development which can be used to attend conferences and continue post-graduate studies.
• Due to our size and spread, there are opportunities for career progression either locally or to other areas in NZ.
• You will be provided with a laptop, mobile phone, and car for work use.
• Birthday Leave (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Wellbeing allowance currently valued at $250 (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)

Te Tono (How to apply)

How to apply

Applications close 29th of September 2025.

Please include a covering letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. All applications must be submitted via the online process. Applications received directly via email may not be considered for shortlisting.

For further information or a coffee and a chat about the role please contact Arliah Davis on 027 310 5537 or email arliah.davis@tbihealth.co.nz.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role. Should you be successful in your application you will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)