Physiotherapy Assistant
Physiotherapy Assistant
Permanent, part time
32 hours per week (.8 FTE)
Rotorua Hospital
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
This role will suit a person who is keen to absorb a varied case load (including group classes) under physiotherapy supervision. You will be joining a friendly, fun and enthusiastic team with varied years of experience in many areas. We offer professional development opportunities including an in-service programme and formal supervision.
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
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About you
If you are a team player, passionate to deliver high quality patient care, feel strongly about quality improvements and a willingness to acquire new skills we would love to hear from you. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. What is important to us is that you share our values relating to client centred equitable care. All applicants must hold a current NZ drivers licence. Good communication skills, flexibility, organizational skills are strongly recommended.
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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.