Physiotherapist - Rotational

New Zealand Government Joba; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Subsidised gym membership

Discounted health insurance

Staff fitness facilities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Retail discounts

Banking offers

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern in Dunedin invites new graduates to join its Physiotherapist – Rotational programme. Based at Dunedin Hospital, you will rotate every six months across acute inpatient, rehabilitation, outpatient and community services, building broad clinical experience.

The role includes weekend and on‑call rosters; you will work with an interprofessional team to deliver high‑quality patient care while developing autonomy and professional growth.

Qualifications

• New graduates or physiotherapists with up to two years of experience.
• Willing to participate in rotational placements across multiple clinical areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously across respiratory, ICU, critical care and high‑dependency settings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in six‑month rotations across acute inpatient to community services.
• Work weekend and on‑call rosters as required to support service delivery.
• Deliver high‑quality patient care in collaboration with an interprofessional healthcare team.
• Develop skills and confidence to work autonomously across diverse clinical settings.

Job description

# Physiotherapist - Rotational at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Physiotherapist – Rotational****Allied Health Unit, Southland Hospital and Dunedin Hospital****New or Recent Graduate Physiotherapists encouraged to apply****Salary Band: $79,014 - $90,843 p.a for fulltime + Kiwisaver + on-site employee gym*** **Permanent, Full time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week*** **Work and learn****About the role**We are now recruiting for our highly regarded rotational physiotherapy programme, commencing in January 2027. These positions are designed for new graduates and physiotherapists with up to two years of experience.Based at Dunedin Hospital, the programme offers six-month rotations across a wide range of clinical areas, including acute inpatient services (medical, stroke, respiratory, surgical, critical care, orthopaedics, emergency department, medical assessment unit and paediatrics), inpatient and community rehabilitation, outpatient physiotherapy, and community services. Rotations change in February and August.Please note that these roles include participation in weekend and on-call rosters. Some rotations also require weekend rostered shifts and 10-hour workdays to support service delivery across seven days**About you**We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and self-motivated physiotherapists who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills across the wide range of clinical services offered within Dunedin Hospital. We encourage applications from candidates who are open to working in any of the programme's rotations.You will be a motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to professional growth. A proactive approach to learning is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.You will be keen to develop the skills and confidence to work autonomously across a variety of settings, including respiratory services, intensive care, critical care, and high-dependency units.Success in this role requires strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise your learning goals and professional development throughout each rotation. You will also be adaptable and flexible, enabling you to work effectively with a diverse range of patients and respond to the changing needs of the health environment.**Benefits*** A wide variety of rotation placements.* Friendly and Supportive team environment.* Working alongside highly experienced and supportive staff.* Regular in-service and new graduate programme.* Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.* 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).**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. **How to Apply**To apply please click “**apply now**.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by **Sunday 18 October 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*