New Graduate Physiotherapists- Rotational Programme

Te Whatu Ora; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring

Career progression

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s Auckland team invites New Graduate Physiotherapists to join the Core 1 Rotational Programme starting late 2026/early 2027. This supportive learning environment offers comprehensive orientation, dedicated mentorship, and a broad rotation across inpatient and outpatient services to build confidence and clinical skills.

As a new graduate, you will work within an interdisciplinary team at Te Toka Tumai Auckland, gaining exposure to Musculoskeletal, Respiratory,

Qualifications

• Strong clinical reasoning and commitment to evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to clinical practice.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient services.
• Participate in the Core 1 Rotational Programme with regular supervision and mentorship.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Culturally safe care

Job description

New Graduate Physiotherapists- Rotational Programme

• Start your physiotherapy career with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest and most diverse rotational programmes at Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
• Join a welcoming and supportive team with a comprehensive orientation programme, dedicated mentorship, and a well-established rotational pathway designed for new graduates.
• Open for physiotherapy graduates from the 2026 graduating year

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

We are seeking enthusiastic New Graduate Physiotherapists to join our team at Te Toka Tumai Auckland in late 2026/early 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your physiotherapy career within a dynamic, diverse, and well-supported learning environment through our well-established Core 1 Rotational Programme.

What we offer:

• A well-established rotational programme across a broad range of clinical specialties
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including a dedicated new graduate teaching programme
• Regular professional supervision, mentoring and preceptorship
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• A welcoming, collaborative team culture

This role provides exposure to a wide variety of clinical settings, enabling you to develop your skills and confidence in physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and discharge planning. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients across the continuum of health services.

Physiotherapists complete 4-month rotations across the following inpatient and outpatient services:

• Mana Awhi Older Persons Health
• Surgical Services: Orthopaedics, General Surgery, and Pelvic Health Inpatients
• Medical Services: Respiratory and General Medicine
• Outpatient Services: Musculoskeletal and Cardiorespiratory Outpatients
• Taiao Ora Ward 51 Integrated Stroke and Neurology Unit
• Critical Care Team: Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM)

About the Service

Our Physiotherapy service is made up of passionate, skilled, and supportive clinicians working across Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre. We are committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering an environment that supports learning, collaboration, and professional development.

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About you

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Strong clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to evidence-informed practice
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within multidisciplinary teams
• A flexible, proactive, and adaptable approach to clinical practice
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to providing culturally safe and equitable care

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: ADHB25451

Location:

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist