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Paediatric Occupational Therapist - NZ
Paediatric Occupational Therapist - NZBetter Rehab • WorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
Paediatric Occupational Therapist - NZ

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - NZ

Better Rehab • WorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
3 hours ago
Job description

Opportunity Awaits

Join our Auckland team and earn an attractive salary + bonus + travel reimbursement.

Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking a role where your expertise is truly valued and your professional development is a top priority? Better Days in Auckland is looking for passionate individuals like you to join our dynamic team. Here, you’ll find a career that offers not just a job, but a fulfilling journey making real differences in people’s lives.

Who We Are | Ko Wai Matou

Better Days started with a simple vision : to provide better community‑centred support services for people living with a disability, and to be a better place to work for all team members by putting our clinicians at the front and centre of what we do. We are excited to be looking for a person that lives our values and wants to make an impact to join our team.

If you have unwavering commitment to offer the highest quality of support to people of all ages to get better outcomes for the people we work with, then this might be the dream role for you.

We are looking for a passionate Community‑Based Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant interdisciplinary Team that brings our values to life.

Our Values | Whanonga Pono

  • We Get Sh
  • t Done!
  • We are People People
  • Love What You Do
  • Frankly, we Give a Damn
  • We Value Ourselves

Industry‑leading support and benefits | Huanga

  • Clearly defined career progression pathways
  • Flexible working hours and work-from-home options
  • World‑class Learning and Development programs to support and further enable your growth
  • PD budget to attend external events
  • Wellbeing days
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Competitive salary with bonus payments scheme
  • A voice to be heard and make a true impact
  • About your new role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga

    As a Better Days Community‑Based Occupational Therapist, your day could include :

  • Primarily injury rehabilitation programs – coworking with Better Day’s tight‑knit team of physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and other IDT team members.
  • Completing assessments with clients to determine the most appropriate programme for their needs.
  • Broadening your clinical experience, adding to your skillset, and engaging with a wide variety of clinical presentations across the week.
  • Achieving realistic KPIs in a manageable and sustainable daily workflow – control over your own diary.
  • Visiting a variety of people in their homes or seeing clients in a clinic space, to assess their needs, design appropriate rehab plans, and advocate on their behalf. You may work with clients with a range of conditions including neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions and many more.
  • Collaborating with your interdisciplinary team to share knowledge and ideas.
  • Reporting as required for external stakeholders.
  • Celebrating “Wins” with your clients, their whānau, your colleagues, and your supportive Leadership Team.
  • Attending fortnightly team hui in person at our Ellerslie office and regular connection with the team.
  • Attending formal and informal opportunities for networking and learning and development both in New Zealand and Australia.
  • About you

  • You are passionate about making a real difference!
  • You have tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and are registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand.
  • You have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in community rehab, ideally including paediatric caseloads.
  • You have experience with Training for Independence programs and Assessment Services under ACC (ideal).
  • You embody Better Days’ values and are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • You’re available to travel Auckland wide.
  • You have your own car and a valid full, clean driver’s licence.
  • You can provide evidence of your right to work in New Zealand.
  • How to apply

    To make a bigger difference to people’s lives and your career, click ‘Apply Now’ below!

    If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying (or if you’re just interested in a career with Better Days and want to just chat a bit more), please email Mia at

  • @betterdays.nz. Or learn more at :
  • Additional information

  • A national company founded and run by clinicians, for clinicians.
  • Industry leading Better Flex and Better Rewards for flexible hours and benefit.
  • Delivering participant-first care guided by our core values.
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