Physiotherapist

• Fixed Term, Part time 0.8FTE (64 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday)
• Advance your physiotherapy career with this next step in your journey!

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

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?

We are looking for a Staff Grade Physiotherapist to work in our rehabilitation team at Waitakere Hospital based across the Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation (AT&R) and Integrated Stroke Unit (ISU) wards.

This is a part time role (0.8FTE) and fixed term until mid October 2025 with possibility of extension. You will be working on our Older Adult AT&R and ISU wards. You will be working as part of an established inter-disciplinary team providing best practice rehabilitation through a patient centred approach to older adults. The work covers an array of conditions including patients with orthopaedic, neurological, and general medical conditions who require rehabilitation and often also have complex social and discharge planning needs.

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)

Within this role you will receive:

• Support and development of your personal and professional goals
• Support and mentoring from rehabilitation advanced clinician, senior clinicians and clinical coaches
• Education to be able to support junior staff with clinical development and supervision
• Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
• Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects
• Training and support for this available
• Credentialing for weekend work

• Work perks

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.

Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā is leading the way in the Northern region in digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals and have strong links with our community and outpatient services.

About you

• New Zealand Professional Registration and valid current APC
• 2+years of recent inpatient experience
• Ability to lead, support and mentor/supervise junior staff
• Experience with student supervision
• Strong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinking.

Please click here for position description

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 by end of business Saturday 9 August 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vanessa Trotman, Allied Health Team Manager, at vanessa.trotman@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa Crook, at lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB19792

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