Acute Medical Physiotherapist

New Zealand Government Joba; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato is seeking a passionate Acute Medical Physiotherapist to join the busy Waikato Hospital acute team. You will assess patients, design focused treatment programmes and advise on discharge options to support progression of care.

The role emphasizes respiratory, geriatric and early mobility assessments within a tertiary hospital, with opportunities for weekend and on-call duties, peer review and ongoing professional development in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of acute respiratory experience preferred.
• Current NZ physiotherapy registration and APC.
• Evidence-informed assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Mentoring and training junior clinicians and students.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to join weekend and on-call roster.
• Strong communication with patients, whānau and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Be hardworking, responsible, driven and reliable.
• Learning mindset, flexible and adaptable.
• Carry a full caseload of patients.
• Provide high quality, safe and effective care.
• Manage time and prioritise effectively.
• Take on feedback to drive growth.
• Supervising staff and students.

Skills

Acute respiratory experience

NZ physiotherapy registration & APC

Evidence-informed assessment

Time management

Mentoring junior clinicians

Communication skills

Autonomy & collaboration

On-call capability

Job description

# Acute Medical Physiotherapist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Waikato Hospital*** **Permanent, full-time, 1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight*** **Monday to Friday only**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 looking for a **new and exciting challenge in a busy hospital** setting? Are you someone who **thrives under pressure and brings a can-do attitude** to the workplace?Are you **flexible, love to learn and wish to grow**? We are seeking a **passionate physiotherapist** to complement our strong acute team here at Waikato Hospital.As a successful candidate you will play a key role in supporting our team to assess patients, design focused treatment programmes to accelerate patient recovery and be recommending suitable discharge options to help patients progress along their care continuum. You will need to be skilled with respiratory, geriatric and early mobility assessments. This position involves all aspects of physiotherapy practice in an academic tertiary hospital setting in one of New Zealands fastest growing regions. We are offering a full time, permanent position in our acute team. We offer peer review, supervision, continuing education and professional development, comprehensive online information and an excellent library of resources. Come and join our dynamic team where every day brings new challenges in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate closely with your peers to prioritise patient care, deliver focused and impactful therapy sessions that make a real difference to the lives of our patients.We also have an **exciting on call service** which provides you with the exposure and experience to advance and maintain your respiratory care skills.**Click** here **to view the position description****Key responsibilities of the role:*** Be hardworking, responsible, driven and reliable* Learning mind set, flexible and adaptable* Carry a full caseload of patients* Provide high quality, safe and effective care* Manage your time and prioritise effectively* Take on feedback graciously and use it to drive your growth* Supervising staff and students**About the Team/Service**The Physiotherapy service has approximately ninety staff including Physiotherapists, assistants and administrators that work across the large geographical area that is Te Whatu Ora, Waikato. We have staff based at Waikato Hospital, our secondary hospital in Thames and our 3 rural hospitals in Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumaranui and across our many community bases in areas such as Morrinsville, Matamata, Cambridge, and Ngāruawāhia. Our vision is to provide quality physiotherapy care to promote, encourage and enable people to lead their lives with dignity, quality and independence. Our mission is to ensure that patients receive excellent care, that our staff are supported and trained to work and maintain levels of evidence-based practice and that our service is equitable, efficient and effective in.**About you****Skills and experience** youll need to be considered for the role:* At least 2 years of acute respiratory experience preferred* Current NZ physiotherapy registration and APC* Passion for learning, be adaptable to change and be eager to gain clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas* Evidence informed assessment and treatment skills* Excellent time management skills* You enjoy mentoring and training up junior clinicians and students* Opportunity to join our weekend and on-call roster* You will need the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of the physiotherapy and wider multi-disciplinary team across a variety of environments* You will have excellent communication skills in order to effectively liaise with patients, their whānau and other health care professionals**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 online** or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on **13October 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail] will review applications *as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato || Location: | Waikato || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 29-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 13-Oct-2026 || Reference: | WAI32419 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/ |