Physiotherapist – Stroke

• Christchurch Hospital, Full time permanent role (40 hours per week)
• Variable stroke and vascular caseload
• Join a dedicated acute stroke rehabilitation team making a meaningful difference in patient recovery
  

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 looking for a compassionate and motivated Physiotherapist to join the team on Ward A8, which provides acute care and early rehabilitation for patients with new stroke and a wide range of vascular conditions, including post-surgical vascular patients and those with complex circulatory or limb‑related presentations.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering early, evidence-based rehabilitation and mobility support, working closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete physiotherapy assessments and deliver early rehabilitation for patients with new stroke
• Support mobility retraining and functional recovery
• Collaborate with the MDT to support safe, timely discharge planning
• Provide patient and whānau education to aid recovery and promote self-management
• Participate in stroke and vascular care pathways and contribute to service development
• Supervise and mentor rotational physiotherapists and final year physiotherapy students
• Participate in peer review and supervision structure

You will be required to contribute to the weekend and on-call rosters.

About the Team

This role is part of the Christchurch Hospital Physiotherapy team, with over 60 team members across a large range of specialities and more specifically sits within the medical specialties and neurosciences cluster, a team of approximately 20 physiotherapists. This supportive and development focused cluster strives to bring the best out of each other to deliver the best patient care.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• A supportive and experienced physiotherapy team within a highly regarded tertiary hospital
• Focused on professional development, in‑service training, and ongoing education
• Access to supervision, mentoring, and structured support for developing clinicians
• A dynamic workplace where your contribution truly matters
• Live in a region offering an amazing lifestyle

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About you

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:

• 3+ years’ clinical experience, including experience in the medical respiratory setting – inpatients and/or outpatients
• Acute hospital inpatient experience
• New Zealand Registered physiotherapist with current APC
• Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role.
  

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 15th February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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