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Job Description
TBI Health was created with a simple idea: to help people with pain illness or injury. TBI Health has come a long way since it began its journey in 2001 from 2016 we partnered with Southern Cross & together we are passionate about ensuring our clients get the right help at the right time to get them back on track & living meaningful lives.
We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately help enhance their careers.
It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported enriched & valued. As a NZ owned company we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Mori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.
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About the mahi (role)
Are you a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a keen interest in occupational health and vocational rehabilitation
Were looking for a dynamic clinician to join our supportive team in Palmerston this role youll deliver a range of Well at Work services across the Manawat region helping people stay healthy manage pain and return to work safely. Depending on your experience youll receive extensive mentoring and training to help you thrive.
Youll also have the chance to work across vocational and community contracts offering real variety in your day-to-day mahi.
We are looking for someone to commence this role in October 2025. This is a full-time position but were open to part-time arrangements for the right person.
Your day to day tasks will be:
- Completing workplace assessments for return to work following illness or injury.
- Providing patient education training treatment and rehabilitation in a variety of community and workplace settings.
- Liaise with external partners such as specialists general practitioners and employers to ensure smooth rehabilitation for the client.
- You will have the flexibility to complete administration and documentation tasks from home.
Benefits of joining TBI Health
We value our people and reward your passion and contribution with:
- Competitive remuneration andbonusstructure
- Mobile phone and vehicle will be provided for work use
- Flexiblework hours
- Subsidised privatehealth insurancewith Southern Cross (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
- Birthday leave!(must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
- Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
- Inclusive culturewhich embraces and celebrates the diversity of its people
- Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Mori tikanga in your role appropriately.
- Annual contribution to yourcareer developmentand further qualifications
- Reimbursementfor Annual Practicing Certificate Professional Membership and Insurance
Skills And Experiences
About You
Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and at least two years of clinical experience. A postgraduate qualification is a bonus but not required. A willingness to work towards one is expected.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- An interest in vocationaland community rehabilitation
- A strong work ethic
- A positive can-do attitude
- A desire to achieve clinical excellence
- Very good organisational and communication skills
- An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- An awareness of how to provide top-quality customer service
- A commitment to professional development
- A current practicing certificate to work in NewZealand
- A full professional body membership and full indemnity insurance
- Current full clean drivers license
About the Palmerston North team
Youll join a close-knit team of experienced physiotherapists occupational therapists psychologists hand therapists a nurse practitioner dietitian and more. Were proud of our strong links with local pain MSK and orthopaedic specialists.
Our team culture is positive inclusive and supportive we work hard have a laugh and enjoy great coffee from the many nearby cafes!
How to APPLY
Applications close 19th of September 2025
Please submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application process. We are unable to accept email applications.
For further information or a confidential krero please contact the Clinic Manager Jackson Wong: or .
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If shortlisted youll be invited to notify us of any cultural or individual needs so we can support you appropriately throughout the interview process.
Note: We may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date and could fill the role early. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you please apply promptly.
Employment Type
Full-Time
