Occupational Therapist - Acute / Trauma Care
Job reference : CJ222321
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : Annually $80000 - $103000
Location : Wellington, Wellington
Posted on : 23-09-2025
Step into trauma care — a dynamic OT role across ICU, ED, orthopaedics & neurosurgery. Shape services, mentor others, and grow your career.
Occupational Therapist - Acute / Trauma Care
Wellington
Permanent | Full-Time
Recruiter: Kate at Carejobz
Be Part of Something Bigger
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to step into a role that places you at the centre of acute, complex, and trauma care?
This is your chance to join a leading acute hospital service where your expertise will directly impact patients recovering from multi-trauma and complex health conditions.
About the Occupational Therapist - Acute / Trauma Care Role
This position offers diverse exposure across orthopaedics, ICU, ED, cardiothoracics, and neurosurgery. You'll deliver high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy within one of New Zealand's busiest trauma settings.
Your role will include:
We're seeking an Occupational Therapist - Acute / Trauma Care who is both clinically sharp and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute environment.
You will bring:
Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
About the Recruiter
I’m Kate at Carejobz — connecting Nurses and Healthcare Leaders with roles where they’re genuinely valued. For over a decade I’ve placed hundreds of professionals across NZ and Australia, earning recognition as a Top 10 Healthcare Recruiter.
Read my 5* reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1
Work With Me
Know a brilliant healthcare professional?
Join us as a Carejobz Ambassador to refer your friends and you could earn up to $1,000 in Gift Cards when they’re placed in a new job!
Contact: [email protected] for details
Not the Right Fit?
I recruit exclusively in healthcare across NZ & AU, with new roles daily in:
Theatre | ICU | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy | Aged Care | Mental Health | Clinical Leadership at www.carejobz.com.au
Carejobz Recruitment – Trusted by leading healthcare providers since 2015 - Experts in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment
Wellington
Permanent | Full-Time
Recruiter: Kate at Carejobz
Be Part of Something Bigger
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to step into a role that places you at the centre of acute, complex, and trauma care?
This is your chance to join a leading acute hospital service where your expertise will directly impact patients recovering from multi-trauma and complex health conditions.
About the Occupational Therapist - Acute / Trauma Care Role
This position offers diverse exposure across orthopaedics, ICU, ED, cardiothoracics, and neurosurgery. You'll deliver high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy within one of New Zealand's busiest trauma settings.
Your role will include:
- Providing comprehensive OT assessment and intervention for patients with acute and multi-trauma presentations.
- Contributing to service growth and innovation within the trauma pathway.
- Rotational mentoring and access to a dedicated Clinical Educator for professional support.
- Supervising and guiding students, shaping the next generation of occupational therapists.
- Working closely within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver excellence in care.
We're seeking an Occupational Therapist - Acute / Trauma Care who is both clinically sharp and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute environment.
You will bring:
- New Zealand registration and current Annual Practising Certificate.
- Clinical experience in acute physical health (orthopaedics, neurology, ICU or trauma an advantage).
- Strong clinical reasoning and adaptability.
- Confidence working both autonomously and as part of an inter-professional team.
- A passion for mentoring, continuous learning, and service innovation.
- A genuine commitment to equity and culturally safe practice.
- A pivotal role in one of New Zealand's key trauma care settings.
- Ongoing professional development, supervision, and mentoring.
- Opportunities to help shape future OT services in acute and trauma care.
- A vibrant lifestyle outside of work - beaches, culture, and nature on your doorstep.
Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
About the Recruiter
I’m Kate at Carejobz — connecting Nurses and Healthcare Leaders with roles where they’re genuinely valued. For over a decade I’ve placed hundreds of professionals across NZ and Australia, earning recognition as a Top 10 Healthcare Recruiter.
Read my 5* reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1
Work With Me
Know a brilliant healthcare professional?
Join us as a Carejobz Ambassador to refer your friends and you could earn up to $1,000 in Gift Cards when they’re placed in a new job!
Contact: [email protected] for details
Not the Right Fit?
I recruit exclusively in healthcare across NZ & AU, with new roles daily in:
Theatre | ICU | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy | Aged Care | Mental Health | Clinical Leadership at www.carejobz.com.au
Carejobz Recruitment – Trusted by leading healthcare providers since 2015 - Experts in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment