Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- 12-month fixed term; 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)
- Working in the community rehabilitation team
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
We are seeking a proficient part-time Physiotherapist to work as part of our Community Rehabilitation Team. This position is mainly outpatient-based but can also occur in the community or within the Intermediate Care Team clinic or unit.
In this role, you will work closely with the Physiotherapists in the rehabilitation team as well as other Allied Health teams, such as the Intermediate Care teams. This position will have the ability to flex to where the rehab caseload demand is and, as such, offers a lot of variety and learning opportunities. The client group is varied and includes neurological, vestibular, amputee rehab and other conditions.
For information on the salary band and the position description, please click here.
About the Service
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards as part of Allied Health, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success.
For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a current NZ annual practicing certificate as well as:
- Experience with Vestibular rehabilitation
- A passion for rehab and desire to continue learning
- A problem-solving approach
- Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients
- Excellent computer skills
- A current valid work Visa allowing you to live and work in NZ
About Taranaki
- Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness?
- Would you like to work with a passionate and innovative team?
- Come join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga.
New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes, like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a placewhere you can ski and surf on the same day.For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.Clickhereto read more information about Taranaki.
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation(2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To learn more about our culture, view the video on ourcareers page.
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 27 April 2025. Forfurther information,please contact Vicky Lee at Vicky.lee@tdhb.org.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.