Core Physiotherapist, Kidz First Child Development Team

Permanent, full time & 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.

Make a real difference in the lives of children and their whaanau!

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a supportive, fun, and collaborative environment? If so, this is the opportunity for you!

At Kidz First Child Development Team (CDT), we work with children aged 2½–16 years with a wide range of diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, autism, global developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, chromosomal abnormalities, and spina bifida. We’re looking for a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our friendly, dynamic team and help transform lives through innovative therapy.

What You’ll Do

• Assess, diagnose, and treat children with neurodevelopmental and physical conditions.
• Partner with whaanau and collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, and Nurses for holistic care.
• Deliver engaging, creative interventions that empower children to achieve their goals.

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for paediatrics and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Strong clinical reasoning and excellent facilitation skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with whaanau and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Essential:

• NZ registered Physiotherapist with a current practising certificate.
• Recent paediatric experience.
• Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation (preferably paediatric).
• Full, clean driver’s licence.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside experienced clinicians and leaders who value collaboration and innovation.
• Diverse & Meaningful Work – Provide therapy in homes, clinics, and via telehealth; support with orthotics, equipment prescription, casting, and more.
• Community Impact – Serve a high Maaori and Pacific population and make a tangible difference in your community.
• Professional Development – Access ongoing learning opportunities to grow your expertise and career.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that’s passionate about helping children thrive! To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 10 February 2026. To review the position description, please click here.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy 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.