Senior Physiotherapist – Critical Care Leader (Permanent)

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland City Hospital is seeking an experienced NZ Registered Senior Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Critical Care team within the DCCM. The role offers permanent, full-time work (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week) with a strong onboarding and supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will lead a small team, manage a clinical caseload, contribute to quality improvement, and collaborate across units including ORL, CCU, and vascular ICU.

Qualifications

• NZ registration as a Physiotherapist with Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Minimum 6 years clinical experience with 2–3 years in critical care.
• Experience in tracheostomy weaning as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe care in acute hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload while providing day to day coordination and leadership for a small team
• Provide a comprehensive service to our DCCM patients and outreach services to the ward
• Play an active role in quality improvement, staff, and service development
• Work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary environment
• Participate in our weekend and on-call roster

Skills

NZ registration

Clinical leadership

Critical care experience

Tracheostomy weaning

Staff education

Communication

Time management

Te Tiriti o Waitangi care

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland City Hospital is seeking an experienced NZ Registered Senior Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Critical Care team within the DCCM. The role offers permanent, full-time work (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week) with a strong onboarding and supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will lead a small team, manage a clinical caseload, contribute to quality improvement, and collaborate across units including ORL, CCU, and vascular ICU.