Section Head Physiotherapist

New Zealand Government; Northland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangārei is seeking a Section Head Physiotherapist for either inpatient or outpatient services. The role is 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) on a permanent part-time basis, with internal Health New Zealand applicants preferred.

You will provide clinical and operational leadership, support workforce development, and ensure quality patient care while aligning with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC.
• At least 5 years experience as a physiotherapist.
• Able to work autonomously and harmoniously with other health professionals.
• Clear, concise recording and reporting.
• Use data, feedback, and evidence-informed practice to support decision-making, quality improvement, and service planning.
• Experience in clinical leadership, staff supervision, and performance development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for inpatient or outpatient physiotherapy services and support workforce development.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Manage the Inpatient or Outpatient Physiotherapy Service and support the Physiotherapy Team Lead.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autonomy

Data-driven decision making

Quality improvement

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Registration with Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and APC

Job description

Physiotherapy Department, Whangarei Hospital

2x permanent part-time positions for the Acute Inpatient and Outpatient Physiotherapy Services (0.4 FTE), working 16 hours per week. Open to internal Health New Zealand applicants only.

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

As a Section Head Physiotherapist (Inpatient or Outpatient), you will providing clinical and operational leadership, supporting workforce development, ensuring high standards of patient care, driving continuous quality improvement, and contributing to the effective delivery of physiotherapy services aligned with organisational goals and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. You will manage the Inpatient or Outpatient Physiotherapy Service, demonstrate expert clinical practice and support the Physiotherapy Team Lead. Click to view the Inpatient or Outpatient position descriptions.

About the Location

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About you

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC
• At least 5 years experience as a physiotherapist
• Able to work autonomously and harmoniously with other health professionals
• Clear, concise recording and reporting
• Use data, feedback, and evidence-informed practice to support decision-making, quality improvement, and service planning.
• Whilst not essential, candidates that demonstrate experience in clinical leadership, staff supervision, and performance development are desired.

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.