Rotational Physiotherapist

Grow your clinical experience in a varied, supportive hospital environment. Ideal for new graduates.

Looking to expand your hospital experience while enjoying a great lifestyle? Based in beautiful Invercargill, Southland Hospital offers the best of both worlds : broad clinical exposure across inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation settings, alongside short commutes, affordable living, and easy access to Queenstown, Dunedin, and Te Anau.

This role offers structured rotations, education, and mentorship from senior therapists to build your confidence and expertise. We are also open to fixed placements for experienced clinicians who prefer to focus on specific areas.

Salary range

$77,087 to $107,600 per annum (pro rata), aligned with the Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement and based on your experience and qualifications.

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

As a physiotherapist at Southland Hospital, you'll deliver assessments and interventions across a variety of clinical areas, working within an interdisciplinary team.

Rotations are typically six-monthly and may include the following :

• Acute wards (medical, surgical, orthopaedics, paediatrics, critical care, maternity, and ED)
• Rehabilitation (AT&R)
• Community services

This role includes participation in weekend and on-call rosters once orientated and competencies are met.

About us

Our Southland team is small enough to foster close working relationships and a supportive culture, yet large enough to offer a wide range of clinical experiences. We promote a relaxed, professional environment that values learning, collaboration, and wellbeing. Southland Hospital is a modern, secondary-level facility with access to senior clinical support and strong connections across the Southern district. For more information on living and working in Southland click here

About you

You will ideally :

• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand or be eligible for registration by February 2026.
• Have placement or physiotherapy experience in hospital or community settings within a health system comparable to New Zealand's (e.g., Australia, UK, Canada)
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning and the ability to work independently
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication and a proactive approach to healthcare and learning
• Be open to rotating between clinical areas

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 Sunday 9th November. 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.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website by clicking here.

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : HNZN02111

Location :

South Island - Southland - Invercargill

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist

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