Section Head Physiotherapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei invites applications for a Section Head Physiotherapist (Inpatient or Outpatient). The role provides clinical and operational leadership across inpatient and outpatient services, supporting workforce development and quality improvement in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

You will manage the Inpatient or Outpatient Physiotherapy Service, demonstrate expert clinical practice, and collaborate with the Physiotherapy Team Lead

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services.
• Support workforce development and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Manage the Inpatient or Outpatient Physiotherapy Service and work with the Team Lead.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Physiotherapy Board NZ registration

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau – Whangarei, North Island

• 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.

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.

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