Critical Care Physiotherapist(s) - 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 our physiotherapy team with a focus on delivering high-quality physiotherapy input and supporting workforce education within Critical Care Complex and supporting across the wider inpatient physiotherapy team across the hospital.
This role is made up of 2 components, the first being the weekday Physiotherapy educator within our Critical Care unit, the second being a Physiotherapist involved in expanding our Critical Care services to provide a vital 7 day physiotherapy input, for this 2nd component you will be required to include at least one weekend day as part of your regular schedule. We are open to flexibility as to whether one person takes on both components or whether its two individual roles depending on what applicants’ skills, experience and preferences re FTE are. Please clarify in your cover letter or contact us to discuss options if you have any queries.
Key Responsibilities for both components of the role
- Provide expert cardiorespiratory and critical care physiotherapy services in Critical Care Complex over weekend shifts (Saturdays and/or Sundays).
- Lead and contribute to education initiatives aimed at building capability and resilience in the critical care physiotherapy workforce.
- Deliver “on the job” coaching and support to Allied Health staff working in critical care.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
- Participate in regional collaboration with other Allied Health Critical Care Educators and clinicians to support service consistency and development.
- Prioritise workforce diversity and equitable health outcomes by supporting Māori and Pacific practitioners within the critical care setting.
About You
- Registered Physiotherapist with experience or keen interest in critical care and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
- At least 6 years post-graduation physiotherapy experience, ideally 3 years within ICU/HDU areas
- Confident working autonomously in a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Passionate about clinical education and workforce development.
- Commitment to improving health equity for Māori and Pacific peoples through culturally responsive care and support.
- Excellent communicator and team player, able to work collaboratively across disciplines and regions.
- Available and willing to work weekend shifts (either Saturday, Sunday, or both).
What We Offer
- A key role supporting critical care services during weekends at Middlemore Hospital with excellent facilities and team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development including funded external education and internal training.
- The chance to shape and grow critical care physiotherapy services and workforce development across the northern region.
- A meaningful role contributing to workforce diversity and improved health outcomes for the 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 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 23 April 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.
