Physiotherapist - Rotational

North Island - Taranaki; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist for a Rotational Physiotherapist 1.0 FTE role at Taranaki hospitals. You will gain hospital experience across Medical, Orthopaedics/Surgical, ICU, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Rural Hospital settings, with weekend work and on-call after orientation.

Applicants must hold NZ Annual Practising Certificate, have a valid NZ work visa and a driving licence, and bring inpatient or hospital placements experience along with a

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with NZ Annual Practising Certificate.
• Valid work visa for NZ and driver's licence.
• Inpatient or hospital experience/placements.
• Desire for ongoing self-directed learning and teaching self-management.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment across rotations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in Medical, Orthopaedics, ICU, rehab.
• Participate in weekend rosters and on-call after orientation.

Skills

NZ Registered Physiotherapist

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Self-management teaching

Cultural knowledge

Te Reo speaking (advantage)

Driving licence

Education

NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

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North Island - Taranaki – New Plymouth, North Island

• Make a difference to health outcomes of Taranaki patients by providing excellent physiotherapy assessment and treatment

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Rotational Physiotherapist 1.0 FTE

We are seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist who is keen to gain or further their hospital experience by working in a rotational role

Rotations are 6 monthly and include:

• Medical
• Orthopaedics/Surgical
• ICU
• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Rural Hospital (Inpatients and Community)

This role includes rostered weekend work and on call (after a period of training/orientating to relevant competencies)

About the Team/Service/ Location

This work occurs within the Physiotherapy department at Taranaki Base Hospital or Hawera hospital or can occur in community locations.

About you

You will need to have:

• Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate
• Valid work Visa for NZ and Drivers licence
• Inpatient or Hospital experience/placements
• A passion forteaching self-management strategies
• Problem solving approach
• Excellent cultural knowledge & practice Te Reo speaking is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients
• Desire for ongoing self-directed learning
• Working visa/NZ residence (as appropriate)

by 7 September 2026.

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.