Graduate Occupational Therapist

Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.

By joining the Habit Health graduate programme youll be supported every step of the way as you build your skills confidence and clinical expertise. Working alongside experienced clinicians youll receive regular mentoring supervision and hands-on learning opportunities while gaining exposure to a diverse range of clients conditions and treatment approaches.

Our Graduate Programme is designed to help you thrive with structured professional development protected learning time and a supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely wants to see you succeed. Youll have the chance to learn ask questions try new things and grow your clinical confidence in a safe and collaborative environment.

Your role in the programme

From day one youll make a real difference in peoples lives by helping them improve their health independence and wellbeing while laying the foundations for a rewarding and meaningful career with Habit a Graduate Occupational Therapist youll support clients to achieve greater independence participation and wellbeing through meaningful rehabilitation and recovery. Depending on your service area youll gain experience across:

• Vocational rehabilitation
• Functional rehabilitation
• Community-based rehabilitation
• Pain management services
• ACC-funded rehabilitation services
• Preferred Provider services

Learning and development

At Habit Health the learning doesnt stop; youll benefit from:

• Regular clinical supervision and mentoring
• Structured graduate development support
• Regional and national in-service training
• Multidisciplinary learning opportunities
• Professional development pathways aligned with your interests

We encourage graduates to actively participate in team discussions case reviews and multidisciplinary meetings to strengthen their clinical knowledge and collaborative practice skills.

Were looking for graduates who are:

• Passionate about helping people achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes
• Eager to learn and develop their clinical skills
• Strong communicators who enjoy working with people
• Team players who value collaboration
• Curious proactive and committed to professional growth

To be considered for this opportunity youll hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) and be registered or eligible for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand. Youll also hold a current Annual Practising Certificate and have full working rights in New Zealand.

Next steps

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to join a team and organisation that rewards your worth apply now! If you want to get in touch directly you can email Madison at . In your email please specify which location you are enquiring about.

This role is only open to candidates who are either New Zealand citizens residents or have unconditional working rights without requiring sponsorship.