Physiotherapist - Rotational

• Located at Tauranga Hospital
• Up to 8-months Fixed Term – 1.0 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 a fixed term, full time rotational physiotherapy position available covering a 7 day service. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team of physiotherapists and optimise patient outcomes and facilitate supported discharges across the whole week and cover a wide range of clinical areas (critical care, general surgery, medical, orthopaedic, outpatients, community and neurological to name a few areas). 

You will work closely with the wider Allied Health team in an interdisciplinary model to manage the patients journey and ensure they are receiving efficient, patient-centred care. 

You will be well supported and work within a team of passionate physiotherapists as we are committed to helping staff grow in a safe and supported environment.

If you're a motivated, enthusiastic person who loves to help others we would love to hear from you.   

About you    

Our preferred candidate will have 

• A passion for high quality patient care
• The ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• A passion for helping others

Our Benefits 

• Orientation and support as well as In-house professional development
• Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership 
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking 
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact brigitte.eastwood@bopdhb.govt.nz 

If you are overseas and want to see if you are eligible for professional registration with the Physiotherapy Board of NZ, head to: Primary Physiotherapy Qualification and Experience – Physiotherapy Board (physioboard.org.nz)