Physiotherapist

TBI Health Group New Zealand; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Subsidised health insurance through SO

Comprehensive internal training

Inclusive culture celebrating diverse

Māori tikanga training sessions

Career progression opportunities

Annual career development contribution

Birthday Leave

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

TBI Health New Plymouth is seeking an experienced MSK Physiotherapist to join our expanding services across New Plymouth and Hāwera. This role suits a clinician who mentors others and develops leadership skills within a strong, collaborative team focused on high-quality care.

You’ll work with pain specialists, psychologists, and other allied health professionals, delivering assessment, rehabilitation, and education under ACC specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong MSK skills and commitment to clinical excellence.
• Proven leadership experience or a clear desire to step into a leadership role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Customer-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to ongoing development.
• Current APC, professional membership, and indemnity insurance.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and rehabilitation services according to ACC contract service specifications.
• Provide support, supervision, and training to new graduate physiotherapists and students when required.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and progress physiotherapy care.
• Monitor the progress of patients and report progress to appropriate MDT staff to facilitate discharge planning
• Refer appropriate patients to other internal or external healthcare providers for ongoing care after discharge if required.
• Provide accurate clinical assessments and education to clinic patients.
• Play an active role in the review and management of patients within TBI Health’s pain management programme.
• Actively participate in the development and instigation of treatment protocols.

Skills

MSK skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

APC membership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

TBI Health began in 2001 with a clear purpose: to support individuals experiencing pain, injury, or illness. Our partnership with Southern Cross in 2016 marked an important step in our journey, and we are now proud to be fully owned by Southern Cross. Together, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right help, at the right time, so they can get back on track and live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

About the mahi (role)

TBI Health New Plymouth is looking for an experienced and motivated MSK Physiotherapist to join our expanding services across New Plymouth and Hāwera.

This role would suit a clinician who enjoys supporting and mentoring others and is keen to further develop their leadership skills. You’ll be part of a strong, collaborative team delivering a wide range of rehabilitation services within a supportive and varied clinical environment. We are particularly interested in hearing from Senior Physiotherapists; however, we welcome applications from all Physiotherapists with a solid MSK background who are passionate about rehabilitation and committed to providing high-quality care.

You’ll also work closely with pain specialists, psychologists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, and other allied health professionals, with opportunities to further develop your skills and contribute to clinical practice and service development.

The role will include:

• Provide assessment and rehabilitation services according to ACC contract service specifications.
• Provide support, supervision, and training to new graduate physiotherapists and students when required.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and progress physiotherapy care.
• Monitor the progress of patients and report progress to appropriate MDT staff to facilitate discharge planning
• Refer appropriate patients to other internal or external healthcare providers for ongoing care after discharge if required.
• Provide accurate clinical assessments and education to clinic patients.
• Play an active role in the review and management of patients within TBI Health’s pain management programme.
• Actively participate in the development and instigation of treatment protocols.

Benefits of joining TBI Health

Our team is like a whānau—supportive, collaborative, and committed to providing the best rehabilitation outcomes for our clients. For your contribution, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary and bonuses
• Subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Comprehensive internal training programmes available able to help you grow and develop your career!
• Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates the diversity of its people.
• Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
• Due to our size and spread, there are opportunities for career progression either locally or to other areas in NZ.
• Annual contribution to career development which can be used to attend conferences and continue post-graduate studies.
• Birthday Leave (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
• Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.

About you

You’ll bring a positive attitude, strong clinical reasoning, and a passion for supporting others. You will have:

• Strong MSK skills and commitment to clinical excellence
• Proven leadership experience or a clear desire to step into a leadership role
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• A customer-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills
• Empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to ongoing development
• Current APC, professional membership, and indemnity insurance
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Applications close 13th of September 2026.

For further information or a coffee and a chat about the role please contact Paul Randall on 027 557 6464 or email [e-mail]