TBI Health was created with a simple idea: to help people with pain, illness, or injury. TBI Health has come a long way since it began its journey in 2001, from 2016 we partnered with Southern Cross & together we are passionate about ensuring our clients get the right help, at the right time, to get them back on track & living meaningful lives.
Job Description
About the mahi (role)
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Vocational Therapist to join our busy Taranaki team. This is a diverse and rewarding role supporting our vocational contracts (both private and ACC), with opportunities to grow in areas of professional interest.
You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, exercise therapists, hand therapists, pain specialists, psychologists, dietitians, and clinical pharmacists. We offer a hybrid work model, with work based across our New Plymouth Clinic, Rampage Gyms, client workplaces, and Hawera satellite clinic—as well as opportunities to work from home time to time to complete administrative tasks.
Depending on your experience, you’ll receive comprehensive training and mentoring. You will deliver a range of Well At Work services, working with local businesses to support the prevention and management of pain, discomfort, and injury in the workplace.
The role will include:
Completing workplace assessments for return to work following illness or injury.
Providing patient education, training, treatment, and rehabilitation in a variety of community and workplace settings.
Liaise with external partners such as specialists, general practitioners, and employers to ensure smooth rehabilitation for the client.
You will have the flexibility to complete administration and documentation tasks from home.
In this role, you will be supported by the Clinic Manager and will be a key member of our strong team. We are a close-knit and hard-working group who enjoy regular social events and have a passion for the outdoors.
Benefits of joining TBI Health
At TBI Health, we value our people and invest in their development. You’ll enjoy:
APC, Professional Membership, and Indemnity Insurance are reimbursed
Competitive Salary + Bonuses+Mobile+Vehicle
Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates diversity of its people
Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross Insurance (working 20 or more hours)
Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications
Flexible work hours.
There is opportunity to grow into supervision, training, quality or management roles.
Regular in-house training available.
Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
Birthday leave (must be employed 20 or more hours to qualify).
Annual Wellbeing Allowance - currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20hours per week.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You’ll bring a minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience, a strong interest in vocational rehabilitation, and the following:
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
A current NZ practicing certificate, full professional membership, and indemnity insurance
A positive, can-do attitude and commitment to clinical excellence
Strong time management, organisation, and communication skills
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
Willingness to work toward a postgraduate qualification in occupational health or vocational rehab (if not already held)
Substantial orientation and ongoing training will be provided to ensure your success.
How to apply
Applications close 14th of August 2025
Please include a covering letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. All applications must be submitted via the online process. Applications received directly via email may not be considered for shortlisting.
For further information or an informal chat about the role please contact Paul Randall on 027 557 6464 or email paul.randall@tbihealth.co.nz
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may have.
We may screen applications and invite suitable applicants for interviews before the advertised closing date. It is, therefore, likely that we may fill the role before the closing date. So, if you feel that our job advert is that unique work opportunity you have been looking for, please contact us as soon as possible to express interest in the role.
