Physiotherapist - Women's Health - Fixed-Term

• Physiotherapist - Women's Health । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Fixed Term, Part-Time । 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• If women’s health is your passion, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a developing service from the ground up.

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 Women’s Health Physiotherapist, you’ll play an important role in supporting people through pre‑ and post‑natal care, hydrotherapy and community‑based outpatient clinics. This is a varied and rewarding position that spans inpatient, outpatient and community settings, giving you the opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships and provide continuity of care across the pregnancy and post‑natal journey.

You’ll be joining the service at an exciting stage of development, helping shape and influence how women’s health physiotherapy is delivered across Hawke’s Bay. Working closely with an experienced outpatient Women’s Health Physiotherapist, O&G specialists, midwives and the wider maternity and women’s health teams, you’ll enjoy a good degree of autonomy supported by regular training and strong collegial guidance.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be part of the Allied Health Therapies team at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital - a proactive, supportive department that values collaboration, professional growth and a healthy work–life balance. The team is committed to providing high‑quality, culturally responsive care, and you will be a valued member as the Women’s Health physiotherapy service continues to grow.

You will work closely alongside physiotherapists, midwives, nurses, SMOs and community partners in both ward‑based and outpatient settings. Regular staff meetings, ongoing CPD opportunities and a friendly team culture - including social activities - help foster a strong sense of connection and shared purpose.

Part‑time arrangements can be considered, reflecting our commitment to flexibility and wellbeing.

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About you

You’ll be a motivated, compassionate physiotherapist who is passionate about women’s health and enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams. You will bring:

• New Zealand registration as a Physiotherapist and a current APC
• At least two years of clinical experience, ideally in an area aligned with women’s or pelvic health
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to build rapport with clients and whānau
• A positive, self‑directed approach and commitment to high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Ability to work collaboratively across inpatient, outpatient and community environments
• Competence with clinical documentation and Microsoft Office
• A full NZ driver’s licence

Previous women’s health experience, pelvic health training, or experience working within an MDT will be an advantage - but support and training will be provided.

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 5th April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Colin White । 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.

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