Physiotherapist - Rotational

•  Physiotherapist - Rotational - Taranaki
•  Permanent Fulltime 40 hrs/week
• Make a difference to health outcomes of Taranaki patients by providing excellent assessment and physiotherapy treatment

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

Rotational Physiotherapist 1.0 fte

We are seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist who is keen to gain or further their hospital experience by working in a rotational role

 Rotations are 6 monthly and include.

        Medical

        Orthopaedics/Surgical

        ICU

        Inpatient Rehabilitation

        Musculoskeletal Outpatients

        Rural Hospital (Inpatients and Community)

This role includes rostered weekend work and on call (after a period of training/orientating to relevant competencies)

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About the Team/Service/ Location

This work occurs within the Physiotherapy department at Taranaki Base Hospital or Hawera hospital or can occur in community locations.

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About you

You will need to have: 

         Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate

         Valid work Visa for NZ and Drivers licence

         Inpatient or Hospital experience/placements

         A passion for teaching self-management strategies

         Problem solving approach

         Excellent cultural knowledge & practice Te Reo speaking is an advantage

         Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients

         Excellent computer skills

         Desire for ongoing self-directed learning

         Working visa/NZ residence (as appropriate)

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 with two weeks of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

Information :

• Company : Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
• Position : Physiotherapist - Rotational
• Location : New Plymouth, North Island
• Country : NZ