New Graduate Physiotherapists- Rotational Programme
- Start your physiotherapy career with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest and most diverse rotational programmes at Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
- Permanent full-time positions available (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week).
- Join a welcoming and supportive team with a comprehensive orientation programme, dedicated mentorship, and a well-established rotational pathway designed for new graduates.
- Open for physiotherapy graduates from the 2026 graduating year
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 are seeking enthusiastic New Graduate Physiotherapists to join our team at Te Toka Tumai Auckland in late 2026/early 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your physiotherapy career within a dynamic, diverse, and well-supported learning environment through our well-established Core 1 Rotational Programme.
What we offer:
- A well-established rotational programme across a broad range of clinical specialties
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including a dedicated new graduate teaching programme
- Regular professional supervision, mentoring and preceptorship
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- A welcoming, collaborative team culture
This role provides exposure to a wide variety of clinical settings, enabling you to develop your skills and confidence in physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and discharge planning. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients across the continuum of health services.
Physiotherapists complete 4-month rotations across the following inpatient and outpatient services:
- Mana Awhi – Older Persons Health
- Surgical Services: Orthopaedics, General Surgery, and Pelvic Health Inpatients
- Medical Services: Respiratory and General Medicine
- Outpatient Services: Musculoskeletal and Cardiorespiratory Outpatients
- Taiao Ora – Ward 51 Integrated Stroke and Neurology Unit
- Critical Care Team: Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM)
About the Service
Our Physiotherapy service is made up of passionate, skilled, and supportive clinicians working across Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre. We are committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering an environment that supports learning, collaboration, and professional development.
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About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Strong clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to evidence-informed practice
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within multidisciplinary teams
- A flexible, proactive, and adaptable approach to clinical practice
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to providing culturally safe and equitable care
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For more information about this role Erin van Bysterveldt (Clinical Lead Physiotherapy- clinical Support) on erin.vanbysterveldt@tewhatuora.govt.nz
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
Advertising closes: Friday 20th November 11.59pm (New Zealand standard time).
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
Click here to view details about our recruitment process
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehi.sharma@Tewhatuora.govt.nz ADHB25451 to discuss how we can best support your application.
