Section Head Physiotherapist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Whangārei, North Island, is advertising two permanent part-time Physiotherapist positions (0.4 FTE, 16 hours per week) within the Acute Inpatient and Outpatient Physiotherapy Services.

You will provide clinical and operational leadership, support workforce development, uphold high standards of patient care, and contribute to service planning in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC.
• At least 5 years experience as a physiotherapist.
• Ability to work autonomously and harmoniously with other health professionals.
• Use data, feedback, and evidence-informed practice to support decision-making, quality improvement, and service planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Inpatient or Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.
• Support workforce development and uphold high standards of patient care.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and contribute to service planning aligned with organisational goals and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

Autonomy at work

Evidence-informed practice

Education

Physiotherapist registration + APC

Job description

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

4d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

• 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.

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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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 17th September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at *******@tewhatuora.govt.nz.