Hand Therapist (Associate)

Closing Date: 12/05/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Manawatu-Whanganui - Palmerston North - Princess Street Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical Job Description 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. Our Palmerston North team is growing, and we are looking for an Associate Hand Therapist who is committed to adding value to patient care. We will provide you with the growth and tools you need to look after people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Habit Health way.

Main responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate treatment plans and solutions for rehabilitation services
• Prepare clinical documentation / patient reports
• Sound knowledge of ACC obligations, guidelines and policies
• Utilise diary management software

The benefits of working with us:

• Excellent salary including a bonus of $5K in your very first paycheck!
• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Reimbursements for all registration and APC fees
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to pool vehicles for business needs
• All efforts made to provide you with the work / life balance that suits your needs
• Permanent full-time role with clear career progression
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
• Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services

The ideal candidate:

• Degree / qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Current APC / Member of Hand Therapy NZ, PBNZ or OTNZ
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be meeting lots of great people!
• Open to candidates of all skill levels who wish to specialise in Hand Therapy

For Hand Therapists based overseas:

• You must demonstrate some experience in upper limb rehabilitation
• As an accredited employer we will provide assistance in the AEWV process
• Support in gaining required registrations
• Assistance in helping you settle into New Zealand
• Contribution towards relocation cost

Please refer to job no 1950 in your cover letter when applying for this role. If you have any questions, email HR@Habit.co.nz Confidentiality is assured Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.