Physiotherapist – winter flex

• Fixed term part time opportunity available (0.5FTE)
• Based at Burwood Hospital
• Hours of work are between Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630, starting ASAP through to 30 September 2026

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

Are you a Physiotherapist who enjoys variety, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is keen to make a meaningful contribution this winter? We are offering fixed‑term Winter Flex roles within our Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation division, providing an exciting opportunity to support inpatient services across a wide range of clinical areas.

In this role, you will be required to work as a Physiotherapist across multiple areas within the Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation service. Clinical areas may include Older Persons Health  and Orthopaedics. A key focus of this role will be supporting discharge planning and patient flow, helping ensure our services run smoothly during the busy winter season.

 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
• Ensuring effective communication with other members of the physiotherapy team and wider MDT team

About You

You are adaptable, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering excellent patient‑centred care.

Your skills will include:

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation within a hospital environment
• Ability to hit the ground running with strong clinical reasoning and a commitment to high‑quality care
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with Physiotherapy Assistants and the wider team
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across various rehabilitation areas as required
• Willingness to share knowledge and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture

Essential:

• New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• ENABLE assessor or eligibility for registration
• Ability to participate in the weekend roster

Working for 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on  24th May. 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,  we encourage you to apply early. 

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

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