Physiotherapist - Respiratory Outpatients

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Allied Health Therapies
• Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

As a Physiotherapist in Respiratory Outpatients, you’ll provide expert assessment, intervention, and education for adults with respiratory conditions in both outpatient and community settings. Your work will focus on improving breathing function, mobility, and overall quality of life for patients and their whānau. You’ll manage a varied caseload, develop individualised treatment plans, and collaborate closely with respiratory consultants, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting patients through pulmonary rehabilitation and recovery, while contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. If you’re passionate about respiratory health and culturally safe care, this role offers challenge, variety, and the chance to grow your expertise in a supportive environment.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll join our Te Whata Moanarua Allied Health Therapies team, based at Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Hastings, working alongside respiratory specialists and community partners such as Breath Hawke’s Bay. Our team is committed to delivering equitable, whānau-centered care and supporting patients across Hawke’s Bay to achieve better respiratory health outcomes.

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About you

As a Physiotherapist, you will bring:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and current NZ registration with an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience, ideally in respiratory or related areas.
• Ability to apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and engage effectively with Māori consumers and whānau.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a clean, full NZ driver’s license.

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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Colin White via email on Colin.White@hbdhb.govt.nz

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