Rotational Physiotherapist
Rotational Physiotherapist
Permanent Full-Time 80hrs / fortnight (Monday to Friday)
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā
Advance your physiotherapy career in an engaging, fun, and supportive learning environment
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
We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Core 1 and Core 2 rotational physiotherapists to join our highly skilled and dedicated physiotherapy team at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā.
This is a full-time role, and this programme gives you the opportunity to participate in a wide range of clinical settings to further develop your skills and competencies in physiotherapy assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning across North Shore, Waitakere Hospital and Wilson Centre sites.
We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)
- Development of core physiotherapy skills through a rotational programme
- Excellent support from clinical coaches, and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
- Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
- A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
- In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities
- Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
- Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
- Credentialing for weekend work: required to work 3 weekend days/3-month roster
- Work perks
About the Team/Service/ Location
We offer a two-tier rotational scheme within Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā at three sites across the district.
Core 1 rotational positions are 4 months long and offer experience in:
- Acute medical
- Respiratory
- Acute surgical
- Acute trauma and elective orthopaedic
- Older Adult Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation (AT&R)
Core 2 rotational positions are 8 months long and in addition to the above also offer experience in:
- ED / ADU
- ICU / HDU
- Acute stroke unit
- Outpatients – MSK, Respiratory, Neuro, Vestibular
- Trauma Orthopaedics
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Early Supported Discharge and Rehabilitation Service (Community based rehabilitation)
- Paediatric rehabilitation at the Wilson Centre (the national paediatric rehabilitation provider)
About you
As a Rotational Physiotherapist you should have:
- Professional Registration and be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
- A flexible and pro-active approach
- Effective time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
Please click here for position description
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 14th April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alexandra Denning-Kemp, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at Alexandra.Denning-Kemp@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Job reference: WDHB21027
