Rotational physiotherapist
- Exciting opportunity for a newly or recently graduated Physiotherapist to join Physiotherapy Team at Te Toka Tumai, Auckland with our Core 1 rotational programme
- Permanent, Full-time position 1.0FTE (40 hours/week)
- Welcoming team with great on-boarding and a supportive rotational program
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.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a newly or recently graduated Physiotherapist to join our team at Te Toka Tumai Auckland within our core 1 rotational programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your Physiotherapy career in a fast paced, fun and supportive learning environment in our Core 1 rotational programme. Our Core 1 rotational programme works across 2 sites – Auckland City Hospital in Grafton (Acute and rehabilitation rotations) and Greenlane Clinical Centre (Outpatient rotations).
What we offer:
- Well established and supportive rotational programme
- Exposure to a wide variety of clinical areas
- On-going professional development opportunities including a new graduate teaching programme.
- Excellent support from peers and experienced Physiotherapists and Allied Health in all areas of practice
- Professional supervision
- Development and career growth opportunities
- A fun and supportive team environment
About the role
You will have exposure to a wide range of opportunities to further develop your skills and competencies in physiotherapy assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning. You will work alongside your wider allied health colleagues to deliver high quality, effective services for our population.
You would be joining a well-established and supportive team of 14 core 1 rotational staff and would have the opportunity to rotate into the following areas every 4 months.
- Mana Awhi – Older Persons Health
- Surgical Team: Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Pelvic Health Inpatients
- Medical Team: Respiratory and General Medicine
- Outpatient team: Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Cardiorespiratory Outpatients
- Taiao Ora - Ward 51 Integrated Stroke and Neurology unit
- Critical Care Team: Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM)
About the Team
Our team is made up of passionate and knowledgeable Physiotherapists based across Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre. There is a total of 94.5 FTE across the service.
For more information on living and working in Auckland click here
About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- New Zealand registration as a Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills and use of evidence informed practice
- Evidence of establishing and developing working relationships within colleagues and the wider MDT
- A flexible and pro-active approach
- Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to provide culturally safe care
Click here to view the position description
For more information about this role Erin van Bysterveldt (Clinical Lead Physiotherapy - Clinical Support) on erin.vanbysterveldt@tewhatuora.govt.nz
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
Advertising closes: Thursday 11th June 2026 12pm (New Zealand standard time).
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
Click here to view details about our recruitment process
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehi.sharma@Tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ADHB24351 to discuss how we can best support your application.
