Occupational Therapist - Community

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver
Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Allowance Available
Flexible Working + APC/PNZ Cover + EAP Support
Respectful Culture + Career Development Opportunities

Discover an exciting career opportunity at Geneva Wellbeing, where innovation and support thrive.

Join Our Geneva Wellbeing Team as a full-time permanent Occupational Therapist

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community? Geneva Wellbeing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Palmerston North team on a full-time basis.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

At Geneva Wellbeing, we provide community-based rehabilitation services that help people recover after injury, illness, or while living with disability. Our interdisciplinary team works in partnership with clients and their whānau/families using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

Geneva Wellbeing provides a range of personalised programs so people can manage their health and well-being after an injury or illness or living with a disability. Our experienced interdisciplinary team use a person-centered, strength-based, solution- focused approach to suit specific needs.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

This is a permanent position for a registered Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Manawatu region working across several clients and contracts.

Previous experience in rehabilitation is essential, and experience with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury & concussion is advantageous.

Being a community-based role, the successful candidate will be comfortable working in homes, community and workplace settings. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and work with people from all walks of life so someone who thrives in a people-based role will get a real kick out of the variety in this position!

We are able to offer flexible working arrangements, to make sure that the role can fit around your family, social and sporting commitments.

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

• 2+ years' experience as a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist
• Rehabilitation experience essential
• Previous community experience in a similar role
• Understanding of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Current NZ Registration with OTBNZ
• Passion to continue to learn and grow.
• Excellent communication skills + Ability to work well in a team.
• An awareness of Health Legislation and the NZ health funding systems.
• Ability to travel and work autonomously.

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to be part of clients’ rehabilitation journeys and make a real difference
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga:  26 September 2026

 Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview, and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Please use this link to apply for the role - https://careers.nzhealthgroup.com/?unlistedjob=tk2a3u9&tracker=699219050

Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.