Physiotherapist | Spinal Injuries Unit
- Full Time opportunity (40hr per week) as a Physiotherapist in the Spinal injuries Unit at Burwood Hospital
- Fixed term parental cover until Feb 2028
- Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board is essential along with a current APC
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country’s largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
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
Our Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation team at Burwood Hospital is looking for a motivated, experienced NZ registered Physiotherapist to join our team of enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated multidisciplinary professionals!
This is a fixed term, full time role providing parental cover until 4th February 2026. This role offers a varied caseload and
the opportunity to grow your skills working alongside a team of healthcare
professionals who are committed to the provision of quality care. This position
will see you working 40 hours per week in our Spinal Injury Unit Physiotherapy
team.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Carrying out effective patient assessment, evaluation and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice;
- Formulating treatment interventions to meet individual needs in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team;
- Effective communication with other members of the physiotherapy team and appropriate delegation to our therapy assistants.
About You
Your skills will include:
- The ability to develop a close working relationship with physiotherapy assistants and the wider physiotherapy team;
- Experience in Spinal Injuries essential
- Expertise in respiratory management of Spinal Cord Injury essential
- Participation in the on call and weekend roster
- Good team player/ fits in well to a team
- Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- It is essential that you are a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current practicing certificate to be considered for this role;
- You will either be an existing ENABLE assessor or eligible for registration.
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 16th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at Courtney.Bell@tewhatuora.govt.nz
To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand, if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.
Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time
Job no: PC4559839
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026