Physiotherapist Child Development Service

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Discounted health insurance

Staff fitness facilities

Subsidised gym membership

Banking offers

Job summary

Physiotherapist Child Development Service at Dunedin Hospital is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join a fixed term, part-time role (0.6 FTE, 24 hours/week) until end of June 2027. You will work with children aged 0–16 and their families across Coastal Otago, in both centre and community settings.

The role involves collaboration with WellChild/Tamariki, health providers, schools and whānau to set patient-centred goals and appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and empathy for children and families.
• Experience in paediatrics or neurorehabilitation desirable.
• Current NZ Physiotherapy Board registration and APC required.
• Wheelchair seating assessments experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 0–16 and families across Coastal Otago in centre and community settings.
• Collaborate with Health NZ and partner services to support children and families.
• Collaborate with whanau to set patient-centered outcomes and interventions.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team and support student development.

Skills

Communication skills

Paediatrics experience

Neurorehabilitation

Wheelchair seating assessments

Education

Physiotherapy registration (NZ)

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Physiotherapist Child Development Service

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 WellChildTamarikiOraproviders, 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-centered 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 preferrable, 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).

About us

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.

Salary range

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.

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: 34555

Location:

South Island - Otago - Dunedin

Job type:

Job type: Fixed Term

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist