About APM

We’re a diverse team of over 9,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose - to enable better lives. Our purpose is the common thread that lives in everything we do, and it starts with enabling better lives for our employees and their families too. In New Zealand, APM holds a number of contracts with ACC, MSD, NZDF as well as private employers to provide a range of services including Vocational and Community Rehabilitation, Pain and Injury Management, Workplace Health, Allied Health Intervention and Employment Services. 

Our work enables the people we serve to realise their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing, and increased social participation.

When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services. 

At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

About the role

Based in Palmerston North, working in a full-time, part-time or contract basis (your choice), you will provide rehabilitation to clients to support their journey into meaningful employment while reducing the impact of their illness or injuries.

Working in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment, you will deliver assessments and rehabilitation to a range of clients:

• Quality services tailored to individual needs across clinic, workplace and community settings
• Providing assessment, advice and goal setting
• Motivate and empowering clients
• Partner with stakeholders and build relationships to achieve recovery outcomes for all
• Regular monitoring of client progress and report writing

Key skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in BHSc Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with Occupational Therapy Board of NZ
• Post graduate experience
• Full NZ/AU Driver's Licence  

In return APM offers:

• Flexible working options
• Company vehicle (dependent on contracted hours)
• Access to a performance bonus
• Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Support from a national team including access to Clinical Advisors, Focus Groups and Special Interest Groups that offer support in clinical growth, development and networking
• Reimbursements of both Annual Practicing Certificate and Professional membership
• Wellbeing Program

Our mission is to create positive change and enable better lives.

Our whakataukī He waka eke noa – We’re all in this together.

Our values underpin our work – integrity, customer focus, respect, empathy, achievement, teamwork and enthusiasm. Our Tikanga Māori values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitangi, Wairuatangai, Whānaungatanga and Rangatiratanga guide us to deliver culturally responsive and mana-enhancing services.

If this sounds like you, apply online with your CV and covering letter.  Should you wish to have a confidential chat about the role, please contact Brianne Constantine on brianne.constantine@apm.net.au. 

You must have existing rights to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

At APM, we celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion for our team members, customers, and communities worldwide. We love that we are all different and value unique opinions, ideas, beliefs, perspectives and interests here at APM.

We believe no one should be disadvantaged by the differences that exist between us. No matter your gender, race, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability or social status, country of birth, age or religious belief, you are valued and respected for who you are, what you know and how you work.

APM is a place where you can bring your authentic self to work and be empowered to do your best work.