New Graduate Occupational & Physiotherapist 2026

APM New Graduate Programme 2026 | Te Kotuku Rerenga Tahi Programme 2026

Occupational & Physiotherapists

Role location is negotiable across New Zealand

Join an organisation that prioritises YOU!

At APM, we believe in recognising our staff for the amazing work that they do.

Be part of a vibrant team culture that supports and empowers each other every day.

Empowering Better Lives - It\'s What We Do

At APM, our purpose is simple yet profound - to enable better lives every single day.

As a dynamic team of allied health superstars, we are fiercely committed to excellence and delivering culturally responsive, quality services to our community.

Guided by our Tikanga Maori values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Wairuatanga, Whanaungatanga, and Rangatiratanga, we make a genuine difference.

Te Kotuku Rerenga Tahi

Te Kotuku Rerenga Tahi is APM's two-year graduate programme.

APM have been running a programme for New Graduates since 2017 and have drawn on years of experience to design a programme based on feedback from previous years.

APM New Graduates are welcomed into our team and supported to deliver exceptional client outcomes in both the Vocational Rehabilitation and Community Rehabilitation Services.

For the first 9 to 12 months, you will be working on Vocational Rehabilitation Services, delivering Stay at Work (SAWs) programmes before starting in other contracts.

What the programme offers

Dedicated supervision and shadowing senior clinicians.

Diversity of work – in clinic and community.

Weekly new Graduate education sessions

Fortnightly structured service specific learning

Facilitated fortnightly reflective sessions with peers

Clinical supervision / Clinical Advisor support

Weekly coaching sessions

Focus Groups

Korero (panel to review cases)

Professional development through our Learning Management System.

What's in it for you?

Ongoing learning and development

to put all you have learnt into practice

Work vehicle

with full personal use (valued at over $15k)

5 weeks annual leave

to spend more time with family & friends

The opportunity for

career progression

at APM or our partner brands globally

Work / life alignment

to ensure your professional and personal life complement each other seamlessly

Essential skills for this role

Progression towards bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or Physiotherapy

Interpersonal / Communication Skills – ability to build trust and communicate with clients to manage their rehab effectively.

Problem solving and resilience – using your critical thinking skills to solve problems and ability to stay positive and motivated despite challenges and setbacks.

Empathy and compassion – overall we are looking for good humans who are passionate about helping others and enabling better lives!

For more information about our Grad Programme, please reach out to Luke, Talent Consultant on 022 416 2263 or

Please note – we are only considering NZ / Australian trained Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

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