Community Physiotherapist - Whangarei

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Community Rehabilitation Team in Whangarei. The role delivers therapy to patients in the community, both in clinics and in homes, with a focus on stroke rehab and post-amputation pathways.

This fixed-term, full-time position (1.0 FTE) offers an opportunity to work across a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to equitable, patient- and whanau-centred care in Northland.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Physiotherapy registration with a current practicing certificate.
• Current, full NZ drivers licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy to patients in the community across Whangarei.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve best health outcomes.
• Provide rehabilitation in clinic and home environments.
• Support patient plans toward rehabilitation goals and innovative care.

Skills

Physiotherapy registration

Driver's license

Teamwork

Lifelong learning

Job description

• Whangarei Community Allied Health Physiotherapist within the Rehabilitation MDT
• Fixed-term, full-time position (1.0FTE), working 40 hours per week. Parental leave cover from November 2026 to October 2027.
• Unique opportunity to work both in clinics and patients homes expand your clinical skills and make a direct impact on the community

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

As a Physiotherapist in the Community Rehabilitation Team you will deliver therapy to patients who have had a stroke, require rehabilitation post amputation or be involved in patient plans towards effective rehabilitation goals and innovative care that is patient and whanau centred. You will be delivering care to the community across the Whangarei area, based in both clinic and home environments.

This role is based in at Commerce Street, with travel throughout the area required. Hours of work are to be worked between Mondays and Fridays.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working alongside other health professionals to achieve the best health outcomes for the patients and community of Whangarei.

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About you

We are seeking a Physiotherapist who excels in clear, effective communication across diverse communities. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to biculturalism and strive for equitable outcomes for Māori. In this role, you will confidently navigate evolving environments, making evidence-based decisions and applying sound clinical reasoning to accurately diagnose and treat patients.

• New Zealand Physiotherapy registration with a current practicing certificate
• Current, full NZ drivers licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA01716

Location:

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type:

Job type: Contract/Temp Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist