Community Physiotherapist

RWR Health; Whangarei; Hybrid; NZD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thorough induction and onboarding

Professional development and training

APC reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Additional sick leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

RWR Health is seeking an experienced Community Neuro Physiotherapist to join our Whangarei-based interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on neuro-rehabilitation for clients across ages in clinic and community settings.

You will hold NZ Registration with APC, with 2+ years in neuro/community work, and demonstrate strong communication with whānau. The position offers structured onboarding, development, APC reimbursement, and MECA-based salary.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Physiotherapist with current APC.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in community or neuro settings.
• Strong communication and empathy with vulnerable clients.
• Willingness to work in Whangarei and build long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver neuro-rehabilitation services in clinic and community settings across Northland.
• Manage a varied caseload including concussion, traumatic brain injury and spinal injuries.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team and educate clients and whānau.
• Balance autonomy with productivity expectations.

Skills

NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Post-graduate experience (2+ years)

Neuro rehabilitation experience

Community setting experience

Excellent communication

Job description

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Our client is seeking an experienced Community Neuro Physiotherapist to join their Whangarei based interdisciplinary team.

This is not a sports concussion role. The work is meaningful, complex and grounded in real life. You’ll support clients recovering from car accidents, domestic violence, spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries. The client group spans children through to older adults (85+), with a high Māori patient population and strong whānau involvement.

Rehabilitation is delivered in both clinic and community settings, and education forms a core part of the work. Much of your impact will come from your ability to clearly explain, coach and empower clients and their families as they navigate recovery.

This service is being intentional about finding the right person. Cultural fit, communication and genuine commitment matter just as much as clinical skill.
About the job

• Deliver neuro-rehabilitation services across Northland
• Manage a varied caseload including concussion, traumatic brain injury and spinal injuries
• Work collaboratively within a strong interdisciplinary team
• Provide education and support to clients and whānau
• Balance autonomy with productivity expectations
• Flexible hybrid working once established in the role
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week within core working hours of 7.30am - 5.30pm

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Community Neuro Physiotherapist to join their Whangarei based interdisciplinary team.

This is not a sports concussion role. The work is meaningful, complex and grounded in real life. You’ll support clients recovering from car accidents, domestic violence, spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries. The client group spans children through to older adults (85+), with a high Māori patient population and strong whānau involvement.

Rehabilitation is delivered in both clinic and community settings, and education forms a core part of the work. Much of your impact will come from your ability to clearly explain, coach and empower clients and their families as they navigate recovery.

This service is being intentional about finding the right person. Cultural fit, communication and genuine commitment matter just as much as clinical skill.
About the job

• Deliver neuro-rehabilitation services across Northland
• Manage a varied caseload including concussion, traumatic brain injury and spinal injuries
• Work collaboratively within a strong interdisciplinary team
• Provide education and support to clients and whānau
• Balance autonomy with productivity expectations
• Flexible hybrid working once established in the role
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week within core working hours of 7.30am - 5.30pm

What's on offer

• Thorough induction and structured onboarding into your role
• Ongoing professional development, supervision and internal education programmes
• Support for external and postgraduate training
• Reimbursement of Annual Practising Certificate
• Strong, supportive team environment
• Additional sick leave to support wellbeing
• Salary aligned with Te Whatu Ora MECA$82,856 (step 2) to $107,600 (Step 7)
• Access to exclusive staff discounts with major retailers

About you

You are a NZ Registered Physiotherapist (or eligible) with a current APC and driver’s licence. You will bring:

• At least 2 years’ post graduate experience (community or neuro experience highly regarded)
• Exceptional communication skills - able to educate, simplify complex information and build trust
• Empathy, resilience and confidence working with vulnerable clientsAbility to balance compassion with productivity and accountability
• A genuine interest in committing to Whangarei and building long-term client relationships

This role requires more than technical competence. It requires emotional intelligence, cultural humility and the ability to walk alongside clients during challenging stages of recovery.

Ready to take the next step?
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop specialist skills and be supported by a values-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.