Physiotherapist

Inpatient Acute Physiotherapist

Fixed term contract – 6 months

Part time 24-32 hrs / week

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā

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

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with a passion for excellent patient care and developing leadership, to join our inpatient services at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitakere Hospital.

This role is a 6 month fixed term contract starting in January 2027 for a 0.6-0.8 FTE part-time physiotherapist. This role is also open to New Graduates.

In this role, you will be working alongside an established inter-disciplinary team providing excellent patient care to a variety of patient groups including medical conditions.

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

• Development of core physiotherapy skills
• Excellent support from clinical coaches, and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
• Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
• A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities
• Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
• Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects.
• Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
• Credentialing for weekend work: required to work 3 weekend days/3-month roster
• 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 Northland region in digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals and have strong links with our community and outpatient services.

Our team of acute physiotherapists work across general medical wards and ED/ADU. Our new purpose built inpatient unit Manaaki Hōhonu has recently opened, expanding medical bed capacity at Waitākere hospital; ICU level care will open in 2027 . We are a close-knit team who are dedicated to providing a high standard of care to our Waitematā community.

About you

• Professional Registration and be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
• Excellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
• A flexible and pro-active approach
• Effective time management, organisation and prioritisation skills

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 16 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, FTE, or possible additional hours, please contact Alex Denning-Kemp, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at Alexandra.Denning-Kemp@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Job reference: WDHB21637

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