Staff Grade Physiotherapist

Inpatient Staff Grade PhysiotherapistPermanent part time 0.8 FTE (32 hrs / week)Allied Health Rehabilitation and Stroke Team Waitakere HospitalHealth New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora WaitematāAdvance your physiotherapy career with this next step in your journey!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 RoleWe are seeking a dynamic and skilled Physiotherapist with a passion for excellent patient care, rehabilitation, and developing leadership, to join our inpatient rehabilitation team at Waitakere Hospital based across the Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation (AT&R) and Integrated Stroke Unit (ISU) wards.This is a 0.8 FTE part-time role working on our AT&R and ISU wards. You will be working as part of an established inter-disciplinary team providing best practice rehabilitation through a patient centred approach to older adults. The work covers an array of conditions including patients with orthopaedic, neurological, and general medical conditions who require rehabilitation and often also have complex social and discharge planning needs. You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)Excellent support from clinical coaches, and senior clinicians in all areas of practiceSupport for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.Education to assist the support of junior staff with clinical development and supervision.A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced cliniciansIn-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunitiesNetworking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects.Regular professional supervision from experienced cliniciansCredentialing for weekend work: required to work 3 weekend days/3-month rosterWork perksAbout the Team/Service/ LocationYou will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is leading the way in the Northland region in digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals and have strong links with our community and outpatient services.About youNew Zealand Professional Registration and valid APC2+ years of recent inpatient experienceAbility to lead, support and mentor/supervise junior staffExperience with student supervisionStrong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinking.Please click here for position descriptionWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 9 October 2026. If you have any questions , please contact Alex Denning-Kemp, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at Alex.Denning-Kemp@waitematadhb.govt.nzFor recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nzJob reference: WDHB22058We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.