Community Physiotherapist

HealthCare NZ; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Flexible Working

APC Cover

EAP Support

Respectful Culture

Career Development

Job summary

Geneva Wellbeing in Palmerston North is seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist for a full-time permanent role to work with clients in their homes and the wider Manawatu-Whanganui community. You will have 2+ years of NZ registration, current Physiotherapy Board registration and APC, and experience with ACC, community rehabilitation, concussion, neuro, MSK or respiratory.

This is a collaborative, respectful team role offering ongoing professional development, with a competitive salary, KiwiSaver,

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Physiotherapist with current registration and APC.
• 2+ years of NZ registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience with ACC, community rehabilitation, concussion, neuro, MSK, or respiratory (advantageous).
• Willingness to travel within Manawatu-Whanganui and work in clients' homes and the wider community.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport; time management and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based rehabilitation to clients in their homes and the wider community.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary, respectful, collaborative team.
• Support clients through their recovery journey and enable independence.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Travel within the region and maintain a full clean NZ driver’s license.

Job description

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver
Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Allowance Available
Flexible Working + APC/PNZ Cover + EAP Support
Respectful Culture + Career Development Opportunities

Join Our Geneva Wellbeing Team as a full-time permanent Physiotherapist

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking for a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community? Geneva Wellbeing is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our Manawatu-Whanganuiteam on a full-time basis.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

At Geneva Wellbeing, we provide community-based rehabilitation services that help people recover after injury, illness, or while living with disability. Our interdisciplinary team works in partnership with clients and their whānau/families using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

This is afull-time permanent positionfor a NZ Registered Physiotherapist. You will be working directly with clients in their homes and the wider community across Manawatu-Whanganui.

Previous experience withACC, community rehabilitation, concussion, neuro, MSK, or respiratorywould be a real advantage.

You’ll play an important role in supporting clients through their recovery journey while being part of a respectful collaborative team.

The successful candidate will need a full clean NZ driver’s licence and the ability to travel within the region.

2+ years’ experience as a NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Experience with ACC, community rehabilitation,concussion, neuro, MSK, or respiratory(advantageous)

Current NZ Registration with Physiotherapy Board of NZ and APC

Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport

Passion for learning, growth, and working collaboratively

Awareness of Health Legislation and NZ health funding systems

Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunity to be part of clients’ rehabilitation journeys and make a real difference

Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 30 November 2026at5pm(or earlier if the right candidate is found).

f you are an internationally trained Community Physiotherapist who has already secured your Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand registration and current NZ APC, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are already living in New Zealand or preparing to relocate, this could be your opportunity to establish your physiotherapy career in Palmerston North with Geneva Wellbeing.

Location(s) Palmerston North branch area, Whanganui branch area

Expertise Physiotherpay

Job level(s) 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience