Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

• Live and work in Whakatāne, a sunny coastal town with award-winning beaches, native bush, and a strong sense of community
• Full time position – 1.0 FTE working Monday to Friday, part-time working arrangement is available subject to further discussion
• Develop advanced rehabilitation and leadership skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team

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

Take the next step in your rehabilitation career within a role that combines complex clinical practice, service collaboration, and leadership development. As a Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, you will assess and deliver rehabilitation programmes for inpatient and outpatient clients across neurological, amputee, vestibular, orthopaedic, and general rehabilitation pathways while supporting the growth of rotational physiotherapists through mentoring and clinical guidance.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Rehabilitation Team is part of Te Koru Rehabilitation at Whakatāne Hospital, bringing together physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy, dietetics, podiatry, community therapy, pelvic health, hand therapy, and acute allied health services. The team is known for its collaborative culture, strong professional support, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for patients and whānau. Located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Whakatāne offers an exceptional lifestyle with beaches, bush walks, rivers, and outdoor recreation all within minutes of the hospital.

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About You

You are an experienced Physiotherapist who is passionate about rehabilitation and enjoys helping people maximise their independence and quality of life. You bring strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work confidently across a variety of rehabilitation settings. You are equally comfortable working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team and enjoy supporting the development of others through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

What you will bring:

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate, or eligibility to obtain one by commencement
• Minimum five years post graduate physiotherapy experience
• Experience across a range of rehabilitation services including neurological, orthopaedic, vestibular, amputee, and general rehabilitation care
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and independently manage complex caseloads
• Experience providing mentorship and supervision to undergraduate students and early career physiotherapists
• Understanding of and commitment to implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and leadership skills

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 16 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.