Physiotherapist

Rosehill School; Papakura; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosehill School in New Zealand is seeking a physiotherapist with a passion for paediatrics to support children and young adults with special needs across multiple sites. The role involves travel between sites and collaboration with a large therapy team to enable students to engage in the curriculum and achieve physical independence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in neurodevelopmental paediatrics, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work across site teams.

Qualifications

• Interest in neurodevelopmental paediatrics and working with children with special needs.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with class teams, whanau and other therapy disciplines.
• Positive 'can-do' attitude and ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to manage time and work across multiple sites.
• Interest in postural management and wheelchair/seating experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites and manage own transport for appointments.
• Collaborate with therapy team to support curriculum participation.
• Upskill teaching and support staff on best practices.
• Contribute to school-wide improvement initiatives within strategic plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

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We seek a Physiotherapist with a passion for working with children and young adults with special needs. This position is suitable for an experienced PT, or a new graduate with a special interest in paediatrics.

Our school caters for students aged 5 to 21 and operate across multiple sites. Our students have a wide range of needs from Cerebral Palsy, Autism etc. We are a multicultural school which celebrate diversity and cultural differences.

We have a Base school with 10 classes, 14 satellite units attached to mainstream schools, and a transition unit for our 18-21 year olds. Travelling between sites is a key part of this role and you will be responsible for your own transport (driving a personal car with a mileage reimbursement provided is preferred).

We have a large therapy team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Language Therapists and Psychologists.

This role is varied and involves working collaboratively with the class team, whānau and other therapy disciplines to ensure students can engage in the curriculum, all aspects of school life, and develop physical independence.

Upskilling teaching and support staff to use best practice across the day is a key part of this role. Your caseload will be varied and you will have opportunity to develop new skills and have professional development opportunities.

Therapists also work to support school wide areas for improvement in line with strategic planning. There is flexibility during the school holidays.

The ideal applicant will:

• have a strong interest in neurodevelopmental paediatrics, and enjoy working with children with special needs
• excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work collaboratively
• a positive 'can-do' attitude and the ability to 'think outside of the box'
• Able to manage their time and work across sites
• Interest in postural management and wheelchair and seating experience would be ideal
• Strive to provide evidence-based practice in a neuro affirming model

We offer a friendly, professional working environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to develop interests in this area.

Remuneration is based on the Ministry of Education’s Kaiārahi i te Reo and Therapists' Collective Agreement.

If you would like more information please contact Tennille Lynn, Therapy Team Leader on027 880 7582.

Applications close on: 14/09/2026 at 4pm