Physiotherapist - Lakes District Hospital

• Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown
• Fixed-term, full-time role (until September)
• Salary band: $88,627 - $110,210 per annum pro-rata plus KiwiSaver
• Make every weekend an adventure living in Queenstown!

About the role

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team at Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown on a fixed-term, full-time basis until September. This position will be predominantly based in our Emergency Department, so we are looking for candidates with strong MSK experience who are willing to work some evenings and weekends during peak periods.

This role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($88,627 per annum) and Step 8 ($110,210 per annum pro-rata) of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical salary scale.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Queenstown needs no introduction - whatever your interest or preferred pastime, you will find the opportunity to indulge in it here. As the South Island's hub for adventure seekers, we are located close to some of New Zealand's most stunning national parks, renowned vineyards, and numerous ski fields. Our location offers you the best of both worlds with an excellent work-life balance.

With some of New Zealand's most famous scenery and being home to the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown has everything from action-packed days on the slopes, mountain biking, fishing, to leisurely visits to vineyards and galleries. Sounds too good to be true? Rest assured, you can have it all here.

If you were considering a move, now is a great time to relocate to Southern. To learn more about the region and what it offers, click here.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will need to:

• demonstrate strong organisational, time management, and clinical priority-setting skills
• be resourceful and resilient, and able to apply critical thinking to solve complex problems
• be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and hold a current annual practising certificate
• be an exceptional team player with the ability to work collaboratively across a wider multidisciplinary team.

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 Friday, 24 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.