Physiotherapist Child Development Service

JobSpace; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver

On-site gym

Discounted health insurance

Staff fitness facilities

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin Hospital is seeking a physiotherapist to support the development of children aged 0–16 in both centre and community settings. The role involves collaborating with families and a wide network of health professionals to deliver patient-centered care.

Primary focus is paediatrics and neurorehabilitation with opportunities for ongoing professional development. Fixed term, part-time (0.6 FTE, 24 hours/week) until June 2027, with a competitive salary,

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and an Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Experience in paediatrics and/or neurorehabilitation.
• Experience with wheelchair and seating assessments is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 0–16 and their families in Coastal Otago, in centre and community settings.
• Collaborate with whanau, patients and other services to set realistic outcomes and interventions.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team and support student development.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with Physiotherapy Board NZ

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Physiotherapist Child Development Service

Women's and Children's Health, Dunedin Hospital

Salary Band – $79,014 and $110,290 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver + on-site employee gym

Fixed Term, part time (0.6 FTE), 24 hours per week until end of June 2027

Competitive salary + discounted health insurance + staff fitness facilities

Play a role in the development of our next generation!

About the role

• Work alongside children (0-16 years) and their families throughout Coastal Otago in both the centre and community settings.
• Cooperate and work actively with other services within Health New Zealand and the wider community such as Well Child Tamariki Ora providers, public health nurses, orthopaedic surgeons, Peke Waihanga, preschools, schools, CCS Disability Action and Ministry of Education Learning Support Teams to support children and their families
• Collaborate with whanau and patients to set realistic, patient-centric outcomes and appropriate interventions.
• Actively participate as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team and support the development of others including students.

About you

• Enthusiastic and motivated, with a natural empathy and passion for working with children and whanau.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of patients and staff.
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Experienced physiotherapist with previous experience in paediatrics and/or neurorehabilitation who is looking to consolidate or develop their paediatric skillset.
• Previous experience with wheelchair and seating assessments preferable, but not essential.
• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
• Continuous support for career development.
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
• Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

This role belongs to the DHBs/PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($79,014 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,290 p.a pro rata) of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical Salary scale.

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.