Core Physiotherapists, Kidz First Child Development Team

Permanent, full time 1fte & part time 0.6fte 

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities? Do you thrive in a supportive, fun, and goal-oriented team environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!

The Kidz First Child Development Team (CDT) is looking for a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our friendly and dynamic team. We work closely with children aged 2 ½ -16 years with a variety of diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, autism, global developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, chromosomal abnormalities, and spina bifida.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assess, diagnose, and treat children with a range of neurodevelopmental and physical conditions
• Work closely with whaanau and collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, and Nurses to provide holistic care
• Help children reach their full potential through engaging and innovative therapy interventions

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• Interest in Paediatrics and desire to learn new skills within the paediatric setting
• Excellent handling/ facilitation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with whaanua, peers, internal and external agencies
• Excellent clinical reasoning skills
• The ability to work independently, but also as part of a wider team

Essential:

• New Zealand registered Physiotherapist with a current practising certificate
• Recent paediatric clinical experience
• Relevant clinical experience and knowledge of physiotherapy practice in neurological rehabilitation, preferably paediatric
• An understanding of health disability and illness issues and the services available
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full, clean drivers licence

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside experienced Physiotherapists, Clinical Leaders, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
• Diverse & Meaningful Work – Provide therapy in homes, clinics, and through telehealth, supporting children with orthotics, equipment prescription, casting, and therapeutic interventions
• Community Focused – We proudly serve a high Maaori and Pacific population and welcome applicants from these communities
• Professional Development – Opportunities to grow and upskill while making a tangible impact in your community

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. To review the position description, please click here. If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2760044 ext 58680 or via email amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202515007

Applications Close: 07 April 2025

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.