Physiotherapist - Orthopaedic Triage

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 Role

Physiotherapist - Orthopaedic Triage

We are seeking a NZ Registered Physiotherapist who is highly skilled in musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis especially hips / knees / spine and wants to further their experience / skills in this area

This work occurs within the Orthopaedic Outpatient department at Taranaki Base Hospital

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About you

You will need to have :

Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate

Valid work Visa for NZ and Drivers licence

Minimum of 3 years experience as a Physiotherapist with minimum 3 years working in the Musculoskeletal area at an advanced skill level

Problem solving approach

Excellent cultural knowledge & practice Te Reo speaking is an advantage

Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients

Desire for ongoing self-directed learning

Working visa / NZ residence (as appropriate)

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 with two weeks of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

Job details

Job Reference : TAR06251

Location : North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth

Job type : Expertise : Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist

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