Physiotherapist - Dargaville Hospital
- Dargaville Hospital – Te Tai Tokerau
- Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week
- Make an impact in the community and have further professional development opportunities to advance your career
- Flexible, healthy work-life balance. Experience in one of the most beautiful regions of New Zealand
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 amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team at Dargaville Hospital. As a Physiotherapist, you will have the opportunity to provide expert physiotherapy which promotes independence, safety and wellbeing to the patients of Health New Zealand. Deliver safe, effective, and innovative care that is person- and whanau-centered, with a focus on meaningful outcomes.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Physiotherapists looking for a new challenge as well as new-graduate Physiotherapists ready to start their careers.
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About the Team/Service/Location
A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development. You really can enjoy the best of both.
Along with an interesting wide variety of work to keep you engaged, you will work alongside a supportive and tight knit team with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills within the team as well as other staff members in the wider service.
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About you
- Qualified Physiotherapist with registration as a Physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of NZ (or eligible for) and a holder of a current practicing certificate
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy theory and principles or practise, able to assess client’s needs and take appropriate action
- Proven ability to communicate with and relate to a wide range of people and age groups and proven time management/priority setting skills, and problem-solving ability.
- Current driver’s licence
Whilst not essential, candidates that have at least 2-3 years’ experience in a variety of clinical areas and experience in student supervision/training, teaching, and clinical audit/research are desired.
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 12th April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at nl-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
