Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Outpatient Physiotherapist
- Permanent, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
- Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.
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
As a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, you will join our dynamic and collaborative outpatient team based at Hawke’s Bay Hospital. This role offers the chance to work across a wide spectrum of conditions including acute injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, ACC trauma, hydrotherapy, and the assessment of hip and knee arthritis for surgical consideration. You will work alongside Advanced Practitioners with access to full training, supervision and mentoring opportunities in a friendly and forward-thinking department.
This position differs from private practice with its strong focus on equity and health outcomes for the Hawke’s Bay community. You will provide patient-centred, culturally safe care and be supported to grow in specialist areas such as Hand Therapy or Women’s Health.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants, and wider multidisciplinary staff take pride in partnering with patients and whānau to provide high-quality, holistic care. We value equity, connection, and professional development, and are part of a health system undergoing transformative and meaningful change.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
As a Physiotherapist, you will bring clinical expertise, compassion, and a commitment to quality care.
- New Zealand registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate
- Experience in musculoskeletal and/or outpatient physiotherapy preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Passionate about continuous learning and professional development
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent
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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Colin White via email on Colin.White@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.