Outpatient Physiotherapist - Fixed Term

• Gisborne Hospital
• Part time - 0.5 FTE 20 hours per week
• Fixed Term

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

You will be joining our team as an Outpatient Physiotherapist. You will be providing physio assessments and treatment to the people of Tairāwhiti. In our regional centre you will experience a range of musculoskeletal and post-operative conditions. You will have a supportive and experienced team around you that share a vision of providing excellent physiotherapy care to the people of Tairāwhiti.

This is a fixed term 0.5 FTE position until 11 December 2026.  20 hours per week with flexibility of days and hours of work - to be negotiated with successful candidate.

Position Description: Outpatient Physiotherapist

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our dedicated, agile and supportive team are looking for a physiotherapist to help our service deliver optimum care to the Tairāwhiti community.

Additionally we are open to consider physiotherapists who may have a special interest area including but not limited to pelvic health, oncology, respiratory. 

This Outpatient Physiotherapy position exists to meet the demands and complexities of caring for the people of Tairāwhiti

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here 

For information about our Region see here 

About you

• Hold current registration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and APC
• Have the ability to manage your time effectively
• Have good communication skills
• Have the ability to respond to need as it arises
• Be able to ask for support as you need it

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 Paula.bruce@tdh.org.nz 

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