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Occupational Therapist
Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first.
Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obsessed team committed to delivering best-in-class service to people when they need it most.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, bring exceptional clinical reasoning skills, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact across a diverse range of clients and settings, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We're on the hunt for a passionate, dedicated, Occupational Therapist to join our team in Wellington!
About the role
Reporting to your Team Leader, you’ll be part of a vibrant team culture that supports and empowers each other every day.
Vocational Rehabilitation (SAW & BTW)
- Confident delivering workplace assessments, graduated return-to-work plans and task analysis
- Knowledge of vocational services pathways
Community Rehabilitation Services
- Provide rehabilitation and support to individuals within their community
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve their rehab goals
- Knowledge of community services pathways
Concussion Service
- Skilled in assessing and treating concussion and mild to moderate traumatic brain injury
- Experience in assessing and treating cervical spine, vestibular, oculomotor systems
- Collaborative approach with GPs, specialists and the wider multi-disciplinary team
Training For Independence (TI)
- Able to deliver individual community rehabilitation programmes focussed on independence and function
- Skilled in delivering home and community-based functional rehabilitation
- Ability to co-ordinate and collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team
Pain Management Services (PMS)
- Experience working in inter-disciplinary teams to support people living with persistent pain
- Skilled in behaviour change, pacing strategies, and education in self-management
- Understanding of biopsychosocial approaches
Social Rehabilitation Needs Assessment (SRNA)
- Skilled in functional needs assessments and service recommendations to support independence
- Strong understanding of ACC service entitlements and linking clients to appropriate supports
- Experience writing high-quality reports and justifying clinical reasoning
Physiotherapy Services
- Experience in musculoskeletal, neurological and vestibular rehabilitation (delete as appropriate)
- Experience in delivering gym-based, home-based, and functional rehabilitation programmes
- Skilled in assessing movement patterns and progressing strength and mobility
What you’ll do
- Use your clinical expertise to support clients in homes, workplaces, and communities —no two days are the same
- Deliver care that aligns with our strong internal focus on excellence and outcomes
- Be part of a high-performing, supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and innovation
What you’ll bring
- A drive to make a difference and deliver outstanding care
- High-level clinical reasoning and adaptability across a spectrum of client needs
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Proven ability to deliver client-centred rehabilitation in community
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whanau and stakeholders
- At least 2 years’ experience working within vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services
What’s in it for you
- A competitive salary package
- 5 weeks of annual leave to support your work-life alignment
- A vehicle for business and personal use
For the full job description or more information, please reach out to Roz, Talent Coordinator, at roz.kamoto@apmworkcare.co.nz
Applications from overseas candidates are welcome – we are an Accredited Employer, so reach out for more information.
Join us as we continue to enable better lives!
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