• Flexible Working that suits your needs
• Respectful Culture + Professional Development Opportunities
• Work in the community + make a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Community Occupational Therapist

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? An exciting permanent opportunity awaits at Geneva Wellbeing, where innovation and support are at the heart of what we do.

We're seeking a talented and motivated Community Occupational Therapist to join our team, supporting clients across Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury areas.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

At Geneva Wellbeing, we provide a wide range of community-based programmes that help people recover and thrive after injury, illness, or while living with disability. Our experienced interdisciplinary team uses a person-centred, strengths-based, solution-focused approach, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client and their whānau/family.

About the Role | He kōrero mō tēnei tūranga

This is a permanent opportunity for a registered Occupational Therapist to join our community-based team in Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury areas.

You will work across ACC contracts, including HCS, SRNA, Concussion, and Training for Independence, supporting clients with orthopaedic, neurological and other injuries. You will have the opportunity to be part of our clients' rehabilitation journeys and see the meaningful impact of your work.

While you will work independently day to day, you will be part of our supportive South Island multidisciplinary team, with monthly team meetings and ongoing support from the Team Leader and Referral Coordinator.

This permanent position offers the opportunity to build your career in community rehabilitation while working within an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

• Experience as a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
• Experience working across ACC contracts, including HCS, SRNA, Concussion, and Training for Independence
• Community rehabilitation experience working with clients with orthopaedic, neurological and other injuries
• Current NZ Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC
• Current First Aid certificate
• Strong time management and report writing skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel across Christchurch and surrounding Canterbury areas

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, their whānau and communities. We are a passionate and hardworking team that fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and ideas.

As a permanent member of our team, you’ll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and have access to professional development opportunities, EAP support, and ongoing support from our Team Leader and Referral Coordinator.

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 27 November 2026

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Successful candidates will be required to meet relevant pre-employment requirements, including police vetting, working with children checks where applicable, and OT Board registration and APC verification.

Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.