Advanced or Senior Clinician Physiotherapist, Critical Care - Acute Allied Health

Full time or part time applicants considered (1.5FTE)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for motivated Physiotherapist(s) to join the physiotherapy team at Middlemore Hospital, delivering high-quality care within the Critical Care Complex and supporting the wider inpatient physiotherapy service.

This role supports the expansion of a 7-day Critical Care Physiotherapy service at Counties Manukau. You will provide hands-on physiotherapy to critically ill patients and contribute to education, coaching, and workforce development. At least one weekend day (Saturday and/or Sunday) will be part of your regular roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert cardiorespiratory and critical care physiotherapy, including weekend shifts.
• Contribute to education and training initiatives for the critical care physiotherapy workforce.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and clinical support to Allied Health staff.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
• Participate in regional collaboration to support service development and consistency.
• Support workforce diversity and equity, including Māori and Pacific practitioners.

About You

• Registered Physiotherapist with experience or a strong interest in critical care/cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
• Minimum 6 years post-graduation experience, ideally including 3–4 years in ICU/HDU.
• Confident working autonomously in a fast-paced critical care environment.
• Passionate about clinical education and workforce development.
• Committed to improving health equity for Māori and Pacific peoples.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team member.
• Available and willing to work weekend shifts (either Saturday, Sunday, or both).
• Hold a full driver’s licence.

What We Offer

• A key role supporting weekend critical care physiotherapy services at Middlemore Hospital.
• Supportive team environment with excellent facilities.
• Professional development opportunities, including funded external and internal training.
• The opportunity to help shape and grow critical care physiotherapy services across the northern region.
• A meaningful role contributing to workforce diversity and improved health outcomes.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal by 15th February 2026. To view the job description for senior clinician please click here, or for advanced clinician please click here.

For more information, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz. 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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.