Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Rehabilitation Location: Porirua Contract: Permanent, Full Time A Role with Purpose Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about helping people live well after illness or injury? This is your chance to join a dynamic inpatient rehabilitation service with a strong focus on person-centred care and multidisciplinary teamwork. About the Role This position centres on timely, high-quality Occupational Therapy input within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) across three key areas: Neuro-Rehabilitation (primary focus) Health of Older Persons Orthopaedics (including amputee rehabilitation) The role involves functional assessment, intervention planning, and complex discharge decision-making as part of a collaborative MDT. You’ll also contribute to ongoing service projects, including: Reviewing models of care Patient-centred goal setting Whakawhanaungatanga approaches to patient and whānau hui Inter-Professional Practice models About the Team The inpatient rehabilitation MDT includes over 40 allied health professionals from six disciplines, working closely alongside nursing and medical colleagues. The culture is supportive, professional, and fun — shared lunches, daily quizzes, and celebrating wins are part of the rhythm. The team provides: Regular supervision and mentorship Training and professional development opportunities A collaborative environment that values equity and cultural responsiveness A commitment to improving health outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples About You The ideal candidate will have: Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and current APC Strong experience in rehabilitation, ideally in neuro, orthopaedics, or older adults Excellent communication and collaborative skills Ability to work confidently within an inter-professional practice model High levels of motivation, initiative, and adaptability Understanding of Māori and Pacific health needs, and commitment to reducing inequities Current full driver’s licence Why Apply? This is a chance to: Work in a supportive, collaborative MDT environment Contribute to service innovation and quality improvement Grow your skills in neuro-rehab, older adult care, and orthopaedics Join a workplace that values inclusivity, cultural responsiveness, and equity Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat. About the Recruiter I’m Kate at Carejobz — connecting Nurses and Healthcare Leaders with roles where they’re genuinely valued. For over a decade I’ve placed hundreds of professionals across NZ and Australia, earning recognition as a Top 10 Healthcare Recruiter. Read my 5* reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1 Work With Me Know a brilliant healthcare professional? Join us as a Carejobz Ambassador to refer your friends and you could earn up to $1,000 in Gift Cards when they’re placed in a new job! Contact: kate@carejobz.com for details Not the Right Fit? I recruit exclusively in healthcare across NZ & AU, with new roles daily in: Theatre | ICU | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy | Aged Care | Mental Health | Clinical Leadership at www.carejobz.com.au Carejobz Recruitment – Trusted by leading healthcare providers since 2015 - Experts in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment
