Community Physiotherapist 06.FTE (Parental Leave Cover)

• Gisborne Hospital – Physiotherapy Department
• Monday to Friday - 0.6FTE (48 hours per fortnight)
• Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover – June 2025 – August 2026

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

Our dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive team are looking for a skilled physiotherapist to help our service deliver optimum assessment and rehabilitation to the Tairāwhiti community.

This position is for parental leave cover within our community physiotherapy team. The role exists to meet the demands and complexities of caring for the people of Tairāwhiti closer to where they reside. In this model we value your autonomous skills at managing your time and caseload and your ability to work effectively as a team member. 

You will be providing physio assessments and treatment to the people of Tairāwhiti. In our regional centre we manage a range of conditions therefore a generalist physiotherapy skill set is highly valued. However, depending on what skills you bring to the role you may find opportunities to develop into a number of special interest areas provided in the community setting. You will have a supportive and experienced team around you that share a vision of providing excellent physiotherapy care to the people of Tairāwhiti.

Position Description: Community Physiotherapist

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Physiotherapy Team is comprised of 30+ staff and cover inpatient, outpatient and community areas offering a 24/7 service.

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About you

• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board

• Are a motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Have great time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Have a commitment to culturally safe practices and equitable outcomes for all patients
• Want to be part of a diverse team working in a range of settings where no two days are same

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 careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ana.Naden@tdh.org.nz

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