Physiotherapist - Hamilton

Peke Waihanga; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave per year

free health checks and fluvaccinations

health insurance discounts

4% employer KiwiSaver contribution

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Peke Waihanga in Hamilton is seeking a physiotherapist to join our friendly team. The role focuses on rehabilitation with a keen interest in prosthetics and orthotics, and it is offered as a permanent full-time position or two permanent part-time roles; please indicate your preference when applying.

You will work with a diverse patient group on post‑amputation care, attend interdisciplinary clinics, and contribute to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitation with prosthetics/orthotics preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to educate external health providers.

Responsibilities

• Support post-amputation care from stump to limb fitting.
• Attend interdisciplinary clinics with internal and external teams.
• Develop and maintain professional networks to support patient care.
• Contribute to service improvements and patient education.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The vision of Peke Waihanga is 'independent and productive lives for the people we care for'. Our organisation leads the way in providing world-class prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation services across New Zealand, bringing together expertise in prosthetics, orthotics, fabrication, product development, rehabilitation and peer support.

We are currently seeking either a permanent full time physiotherapist or two permanent part time physiotherapists in our Hamilton Centre. Please advise on your application which option you are applying for.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated and highly skilled team withina fun and supportive work environment.

Our employee benefits include:

• 23 days annual leave per year
• free health checks and flu vaccinations
• health insurance discounts
• 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• professional development opportunities

The ideal candidate will be a physio who is experienced in rehabilitation with a keen interest in prosthetics and orthotics, with a positive and highly motivated attitude and a true passion for supporting their patients to lead independent lives. You will thrive in a team environment and have the confidence and initiative to suggest service improvements and provide education to external health providers. The ability to develop and maintain strong professional networks will be key in the success of this role.

The successful candidate will work with a wide socio-economic range of patients, on all aspects of post amputation care of the stump(s) through to the fitting and use of artificial limbs. Your strong communication skills will enable you to successful work with a range of health professional internal and external to Peke Waihanga, attend interdisciplinary clinics, obtain and relay information pertinent to the patient’s care and be involved in team decisions regarding on-going care.

Peke Waihanga has a strong focus on our staff development, and you will have access to a range of development opportunities. A keen interest in embracing technology to improve patient outcomes will also be key to your success in this role!

Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a full and current annual practicing certificate is also required for the role.