Physiotherapist

• New-graduate Physiotherapist Role – rotational
• Full time Permanent Role based in Greymouth (40hrs/week)
• Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and current APC is essential

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.

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many

About the Role

The Allied Health Team at Te Nikau Hospital is looking for a New Graduate NZ registered Physiotherapist to join our team of enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated multidisciplinary professionals. 

Our team provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and community based health services for the community. The rotational role has opportunities for learning within inpatients medicine/ surgical/ AT&R outpatients, MSK & community care. There may also be opportunities to travel to other locations throughout the West Coast.

Within the wider AH team, we have a small team of Physiotherapists who work together to provide a generalist service. This role will give you the opportunity to further your experience working across a wide range of specialties and advance your practical skills. These clinical opportunities will develop your assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning skills to a very high level. You will be supported by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapy and be given clinical supervision, mentoring and professional supprt. We also offer an Allied Health new-graduate programme. 

This is a permanent full time opportunity working 40 hours per week. The required days of the role are Monday to Friday 0800-1630 with occasional weekend work, mostly Saturdays.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Assessment and treatment of Surgical, Medical and AT&R inpatients with appropriate goal setting and outcome measures
• Support transition from inpatients into community
• Work as an integral part of the inpatient inter-disciplinary team
• Support the outpatient and community team as necessary
• Liaising with all appropriate health professionals and other agencies to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for our patients
• Providing education for the families/whānau and carers of our patients as necessary

About the West Coast

We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference.

We will help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development

We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.

The West Coast of the South Island is a rugged, isolated and beautiful part of Aotearoa New Zealand.  From Karamea in the north, to Haast in the south, the coast is the largest geographical Health new Zealand locality, but with a small population of 32,500. Are you cut out for the Coast? Click here to find out more!

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:

• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• The ability to be an effective team member, recognising the importance of team work
• The ability to work independently, yet seek support when needed
• Strong communication skills and cultural awareness
• You must be flexible with excellent time management
• 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 
• Hold a current full NZ drivers’ licence
• NZ registration and current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. 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.

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 1st May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. 

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.