Physiotherapist - ORBIT

• Physiotherapist - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Full – Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• 7 - day roster, 10 - hour shifts

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

An exciting and challenging opportunity has opened to grow and extend your physiotherapy skills as part of our innovative ORBIT (One point of contact, Rapid response, Best practice for patient, Inter-disciplinary, Team) team, delivering allied health services within the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Hawke’s Bay Hospital. This is a dynamic role that moves beyond traditional ward - based physiotherapy.

You will be working at the front door of the hospital, supporting rapid assessment, early intervention, and safe discharge planning for a diverse and complex patient population. The role requires adaptability, clinical reasoning, and confidence in decision - making within a fast - paced acute environment.

As part of the ORBIT team, you will play a key role in providing timely, patient - centred allied health input in ED and AAU. You will work both autonomously and collaboratively alongside medical, nursing, and wider multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on improving patient flow and outcomes. We are seeking a motivated and professional Physiotherapist who demonstrates our hospital values in everything they do and thrives in a team that values innovation, flexibility, and continuous learning.

This role brings some unique benefits:

• Rostered shifts providing excellent work-life balance – enjoy regular 3 - 4 day weekends and free weekdays, working only 8 days per fortnight
• Competitive pay, including penal rates for weekends and statutory holidays
• Additional leave entitlements related to shift work and public holidays
• The opportunity to feel rewarded and valued within a fast - paced, complex, and highly supportive team environment
• Exposure to a unique model of care that expands your clinical skillset and professional growth

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of a diverse and supportive team working in partnership with patients, whānau, and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, culturally safe, patient - centred therapy for our community.  You will be part of the wider allied health and physiotherapy teams, developing leadership and service development skills in your role.  You will have access to regular in - service training, special interest working groups, and learning opportunities to develop your clinical skills.  Our Physiotherapy Professional Lead supports your growth and promotes the physiotherapy service throughout our hospital.

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About you

We are looking for a Physiotherapist who:

• Has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, or equivalent, with at least 4 years’ experience.
• Experience in a variety of different physiotherapy roles.
• Able to solve routine problems and initiate seeking assistance to solve complex issues as they arise.
• Working in a busy environment requiring robust organisation skills, time management and efficient communication skills.
• Is New Zealand registered with current annual practising certificate (APC)
• And is flexible, proactive, and eager to learn.

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 18th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Yvette Mac Donald - Yvette.MacDonald@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.