Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Working 24 hours per week, with the flexibility to increase these hours if the successful applicant is prepared to travel
- Permanent, part time position 0.6 FTE
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
- We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team at Dargaville Hospital on a permanent part time basis
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide expert physiotherapy with promoes independence, safety and wellbeing to the pateients of Health New Zealand. The work will be predomoinantly musculoskeletal, providing cover in the General Ward for Annual and Sick leave.
- Applications are welcomed from experienced Physiotherapists looking for a new challenge as well as new-graduate Physiotherapists ready to start their careers in 2024.
About the Team/Service/ Location
A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development. You really can enjoy the best of both.
Along with an interesting wide variety of work to keep you engaged, you will work alongside a supportive and tight knit team with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills within the team as well as other staff members in the wider service.
About you
Essential Skills and Experience
- Qualified Physiotherapist with registration as a Physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of NZ (or eligible for) and a holder of a current practicing certificate
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy theory and principles or practise, able to assess client's needs and take appropriate action
- Proven ability to communicate with and relate to a wide range of people and age groups and proven time management/priority setting skills, and problem-solving ability.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 9 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment at jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz
Vacancy number: AH24-088