Staff Grade Physiotherapist

Inpatient Acute Staff Grade Physiotherapist

Permanent Full Time (1 FTE)

Allied Health, North Shore Hospital

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā

Be part of an enthusiastic physiotherapy team at North Shore Hospital!

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 a dynamic, skilled, and fast thinking Physiotherapist to join our inpatient team at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā, working across both our post-acute care medical ward and acute orthopaedic ward.

This full time position offers the opportunity to support two distinct but complementary clinical areas. You will contribute to the rehabilitation of medically cleared patients who require additional support before safely returning home, while also providing specialist physiotherapy input within the acute orthopaedic setting.

In this varied role you will be part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering early assessment, targeted interventions and coordinated discharge planning. Your expertise will play a key role in achieving positive patient outcomes through a collaborative patient-centred approach.

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)

• Excellent support from clinical coaches, and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
• Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
• Education to assist the support of junior staff with clinical development and supervision.
• 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.
• Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects.
• Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
• Credentialing for weekend work: required to work 3 weekend days/3-month roster

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.

Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā is leading the way in the Northland region in digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals and have strong links with our community and outpatient services.

About you

• New Zealand Professional Registration and valid current APC
• 2+years of recent acute inpatient and orthopaedic hospital experience
• Ability to lead, support and mentor/supervise junior staff
• Experience with student supervision
• Strong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinking.

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 5 June 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nelmari Swanepoel, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at Nelmari.Swanepoel@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For queries regarding the recruitment process please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant at lissa.crook@tewhauora.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB21356

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.