Physiotherapist

Inpatient Acute Staff Grade Physiotherapist

Part time 0.5FTE (20hrs / week) fixed term until 31st December 2025

Allied Health, North Shore Hospital

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitemata

Be part of an enthusiastic physiotherapy team at North Shore Hospital!

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

We are seeking a dynamic, skilled, and fast thinking Physiotherapist to work on our post-acute care medical ward as part of our inpatient services at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitemata.

This is a part time, fixed term role, in which you will be supporting patients who are medically stable but require additional care before safely returning home.

In this unique environment, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering early assessment, targeted interventions and coordinated discharge planning.

Your contribution will be key in helping achieve positive health outcomes through a collaborative, patient-centred approach.

We have a lot to offer you : (see link to Position Description for full details)

• Excellent support from clinical coaches, and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
• Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
• Education to assist the support of junior staff with clinical development and supervision.
• A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities
• Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
• Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects.
• Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
• Credentialing for weekend work : required to work 3 weekend days / 3-month roster
• Work perksAbout the Team / Service / Location

You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.

Te Whatu Ora Waitemata is leading the way in the Northland region in digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals and have strong links with our community and outpatient services.

About you

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 Maori, 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 .

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nelmari Swanepoel, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at

Job reference : WDHB20512

Closing Date : 27 September 2025

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