Outpatient Physiotherapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Lakes in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty, is seeking a Physiotherapist for outpatient services with a focus on lymphoedema. The role offers 0.8 FTE, Monday to Friday, and scope to develop specialist expertise within a supportive, collaborative team.

You will bring lymphoedema experience or be keen to develop this area, contribute to diverse clinical presentations, and participate in postgraduate training to grow capabilities within an established Community and

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Postgraduate lymphoedema qualification, or commitment to completing the relevant training.
• Experience or a strong clinical interest in lymphoedema assessment and management.
• At least three years post-graduate physiotherapy experience.
• Sound clinical reasoning and confidence working independently across a range of patient presentations.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Full NZ drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient physiotherapy across a diverse range of presentations.
• Focus on lymphoedema assessment and management, with training available.
• Collaborate with the broader Allied Health team to deliver care.
• Support function, independence, and wellbeing for clients in Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Lymphoedema management

Autonomous practice

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Lakes – Bay of Plenty

• Discover Whakatāne, where strong community connections and easy access to the coast and outdoors offer a refreshing way of life
• Part-time position 0.8 FTE, Monday to Friday
• Develop your outpatient physiotherapy career with the opportunity to build specialist expertise in lymphoedema

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

Bring your physiotherapy experience to a varied outpatient role supporting people across a diverse range of clinical presentations. Lymphoedema will be an important area of focus, and we welcome Physiotherapists who already have experience in this area as well as those interested in developing their capability through supported postgraduate training.

Your wider clinical experience is equally valued. Whether your strengths include musculoskeletal physiotherapy, vestibular and balance rehabilitation, paediatrics, or another area of outpatient practice, there is scope to bring those skills to the service while continuing to grow your professional expertise.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Community and Outpatient Allied Health services support people across the Eastern Bay of Plenty to maintain function, independence, and wellbeing. Based in Whakatāne, you will work alongside experienced Physiotherapists and wider Allied Health colleagues in a collaborative environment where shared learning, professional development, and continually improving care are valued.

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About You

You are a Physiotherapist who enjoys the variety of outpatient practice and brings strong clinical reasoning, adaptability, and a willingness to continue learning. You may already have lymphoedema experience or be interested in developing this area of practice, alongside other clinical strengths that can contribute to the needs of the wider outpatient service.

What you will bring:

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Postgraduate lymphoedema qualification, or commitment to completing the relevant training
• Experience or a strong clinical interest in lymphoedema assessment and management
• At least three years post-graduate physiotherapy experience
• Sound clinical reasoning and confidence working independently across a range of patient presentations
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills
• Full NZ drivers licence

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.