Physiotherapist - NZDF

Advanced Personnel Management; Waiouru; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5K

5 weeks annual leave

Gym facilities for staff

Career progression opportunities

Access to rehab facilities

Job summary

Advanced Personnel Management (APM) partners with the NZ Defence Force to place a Physiotherapist. You will assess and treat a range of injuries, support rehabilitation, and work with military medical teams to optimise performance for cadets, recruits and staff.

Candidates must hold NZ registration with a current practising certificate, a valid NZ driver licence, and have MSK experience. A sign-on bonus, five weeks’ leave, and career progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NZ registration and valid practicing certificate.
• Current NZ driver licence.
• Experience in MSK injuries and rehabilitation.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a variety of injuries including concussion and MSK conditions.
• Develop rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
• Work with military medical and training teams.
• Contribute to performance optimization and resilience for personnel.
• Collaborate with elite military staff and cadets.

Skills

MSK experience

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Professional registration & practicing certificate

Tools

Driver licence

Job description

Join an organisation that prioritises YOU! At APM, we believe in recognising our staff for the amazing work that they do. Be part of a vibrant team culture that supports and empowers each other every day.

Empowering Better Lives - It's What We Do

At APM, our purpose is simple yet profound - to enable better lives every single day. As a dynamic team of allied health superstars, we are fiercely committed to excellence and delivering culturally responsive, quality services to our community. Guided by our Tikanga Māori values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Wairuatanga, Whānaungatanga, and Rangatiratanga, we make a genuine difference.

Exciting Opportunity with the NZ Defence Force

We're on the hunt for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our passionate and dedicated team. This is your chance to work with the NZ Defence Force through APM, helping high-performing individuals from cadets/recruits to experienced military staff achieve their goals.

“I love working with the NZDF's exceptional medical and rehab team. Our motivated patients present diverse injuries, mainly MSK. We focus on early physio and end-stage military fitness. Utilizing the pool and collaborating with instructors makes rehab specific and rewarding.– Sarah, Physiotherapist”

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing learning and development to level up your clinical skills
• 5 weeks annual leave to spend more time with family & friends
• The opportunity for career progression at APM or another of our partner brands globally
• A focus on work/life alignment to ensure your professional and personal life complement each other seamlessly
• Access to exceptional rehab facilities, including a gym that can be used by staff
• A sign-on bonus of $5K is available for the successful candidate - further details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

What you'll do

• Assess and treat a variety of injuries including concussion, pre- and post-surgery, non-ACC conditions, respiratory, burns, pelvic health
• Develop rehabilitation and injury prevention programs
• Work alongside military medical and training teams
• Support performance optimization and resilience
• Work with elite, driven individuals

Your background

• Relevant qualifications, professional registration, and valid practicing certificate
• Current NZ driver licence
• Experience in MSK
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience preferred – candidates of all levels are encouraged to apply

For the full job description or more information, please reach out to Roz, Talent Coordinator at [e-mail]

Please note

We are only considering applicants who are NZ or Australian citizens.