Clinical Manager Physiotherapy

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.

• Aroha- The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
• Kōtahitanga- The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
• Manaakitanga- The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
• Tino Rangatiratanga- The value of self-determination where we empower individual / whānau choice.

About the Role

Whanganui physiotherapy department is a dynamic team consisting of inpatient, outpatient and community physiotherapists and allied health assistants working across a range of specialities and services including acute medical, surgical and neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal and community outpatients. We strive for inter-disciplinary care, working closely with our MDT colleagues to ensure streamlined patient / whānau-centred care.

This is a great opportunity for a senior physiotherapist to lead operational management of our physiotherapy team and professional practice of physiotherapy staff across the organisation.

You will represent, empower and facilitate development of physiotherapists within the organisation across all service delivery groups.

This role will report to the Associate Director of Allied Health Scientific and Technical (ADAHST) in the Primary and Community services team.

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About you

We are looking for highly motivated and hard-working people with a positive attitude to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you will have :

Working knowledge of operational management procedures

Highly Desirable

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 23 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Coordinator on or Kirstin Glasgow, ADAHST on

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

Job details

Job Reference :

Location : North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Whanganui

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Allied Health - Clinical Manager

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