Body In Motion

Bay of Plenty

31/07/26  

Registered or Associate Hand Therapist (Bay of Plenty)

Position Title: Registered or Associate Hand Therapist

Location: Bay of Plenty (BOP)

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time – flexible

About the Opportunity

Combine a top-tier clinical career with the coastal lifestyle of the Bay of Plenty. Body in Motion is seeking a dedicated Registered Hand Therapist—or an ambitious Associate Hand Therapist—to join our upper limb service.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialised Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive assessment, wound care, physical therapy/occupational therapy interventions, and custom thermoplastic orthosis fabrication.
• Collaborative Practice: Work closely alongside the Hand Therapy Services Manager, and the wider internal and external team to deliver benchmark clinical outcomes.
• Clinical Operations: Maintain clear, compliant patient records and build strong professional networks across the region.
• Associate Pathway (if applicable): Actively engage in HTNZ-aligned clinical supervision, complete post-graduate coursework (e.g., AUT papers), and work toward full registration within the required timeline.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Market-competitive base salary paired with a performance-based incentive scheme.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling tailored to support career sustainability.
• Professional Growth: Dedicated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support, and career progression pathways.
• Supportive Environment: Comprehensive administrative backing, modern practice systems, and a collaborative team culture that encourages inter-disciplinary brainstorming.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional Qualification: NZ Registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist holding a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Therapy Credentials: Full HTNZ Registration OR Associate Hand Therapist demonstrating readiness to pursue registration.
• Skills: Demonstrated competence in splinting, clinical reasoning, and collaborative care.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a note detailing your availability (full-time or part-time). For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at hr(at)bodyinmotion.co.nz.