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Geneva Staffing

Transport Assessor – Occupational Therapist

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Part Time
Location

Wellington


Job Description

  • Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop
  • Vehicle + Fuel Credit Card + EAP Support + Flexible Working
  • Respectful Culture + Career Development Opportunities
  • Full-time or Part-time (up to 0.8 FTE)
  • Clinic & Community-Based


Transport Assessor – Occupational Therapist

Join a Trusted Leader in Transport Assessment Services

We are currently seeking a Transport Assessor (Occupational Therapist) to join our growing team at OTRS – a division of Geneva Healthcare.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to work with clients across Aotearoa to support safe and independent mobility through expert transport assessments.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Geneva Healthcare is a leading national provider of healthcare services, delivering ACC, Ministry of Health, and Te Whatu Ora-funded support and rehabilitation services across New Zealand. With over 16 years of experience, we are proud to improve lives through high-quality, person-centred care.

Our OTRS team supplies occupational therapy, specifically transport assessment services, to private individuals and organisations throughout New Zealand, including ACC, Ministry of Health, and the Lottery Board.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

As a Transport Assessor, you will deliver occupational therapy assessments and transport-focused interventions to a diverse caseload of clients. You will plan and manage your own appointments, apply best-practice approaches, and play a key role in ensuring clients can travel safely and confidently.

This specialist role is a great fit for an Occupational Therapist seeking to apply their clinical knowledge in a focused, meaningful way. You’ll be responsible for assessing the impact of physical or cognitive conditions on a person’s ability to drive and, when needed, manage the full process of recommending vehicle modifications.

You will work across a variety of clinical presentations – including spinal cord injuries, orthopaedic injuries, neurological conditions (e.g. dementia), and trauma. You’ll collaborate with driving instructors, vehicle modifiers, and dealers to deliver safe and effective solutions.

The role can be based in either Hamilton or Wellington, community-based & offers nationwide service delivery. You will have the support of a skilled and collaborative team, with strong operational systems in place to help you succeed.

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

  • Join a trusted national provider in disability and rehabilitation services
  • Flexible location and schedule – part-time and full-time roles available
  • Collaborative and experienced team environment
  • Ongoing professional development and peer support
  • Be part of the New Zealand Health Group – with opportunities to grow your career
  • Make a real difference in the lives of your clients and their families


What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

  • NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with a current APC (no conditions)
  • Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate experience
  • Clinical backgrounds in wheelchair/seating, housing, neurology, or spinal cord injury are highly transferrable
  • Experience with ACC contracts is beneficial but not essential
  • Full NZ driver’s licence held for at least two years
  • Strong communication, documentation, and organisational skills
  • Confidence in managing a varied caseload independently
  • A sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable, culturally safe practice


How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono

If you are looking for an exciting new role, in a great location and working with fantastic people, click the apply button and bring your skills to our organisation today! Please apply with your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself.

For further information, please reach out to Hannah Boshoff |

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 10 May 2025, at 5pm

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.

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

Applications may close earlier if the right candidate is found.

Reference: #854600transportasses


Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Transport Assessments
  • Vehicle Modifications
  • Clinical Knowledge
  • Documentation Skills
  • Organisation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Autonomy
  • Cultural Competence

Benefits and Perks

  • 📚
    Career Break
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • Care and Appreciation
  • Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🚚
    Relocation Support
  • 🚘
    Travel Reimbursement
  • Uniform Provided
  • Flexible Work

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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