Physiotherapist - Neurosciences

Permanent, part-time role (0.5 FTE, 40 hours per fortnight)Join a team where your expertise truly makes a differenceHealth 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.Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic and supportive environment?

Dunedin Hospital is seeking a passionate clinician to join our Neurosciences team, where your skills will directly impact patient recovery and quality of life.About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join a committed inter-professional team working.This is a unique opportunity to work within a tertiary care facility, providing specialist physiotherapy services across a diverse range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions.You'll be part of an inter-professional team covering : Neurology and Neurosurgery (including traumatic brain injury)ENTInpatient Orthopaedics and Acute Stroke Unit (as required)You'll manage complex cases such as craniotomies, spinal surgeries, Chiari malformations, VP shunts, and more.

Your role will be pivotal in supporting patient flow, rehabilitation pre- and post-surgery, and mentoring junior staff, students, and Allied Health Assistants.

You will also be responsible for supporting weekend shifts and participating in the on-call roster.We offer : a collaborative and supportive team cultureaccess to course and conference fundinga chance to lead and educate within a high-performing Allied Health team.About youwith proven experience in acute inpatient settingswith strong communication and interpersonal skillswith a passion for mentoring and developing otherswith motivation to grow your own advanced clinical skillswho thrives on identifying opportunities for growth, implementing evidence-based changes, and driving excellence in service delivery.that brings energy, initiative, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.About SouthernSouthern has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area.

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.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 28 September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter

• 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.Job detailsJob Reference : Job Reference : HNZN01887Location : South Island - Otago - DunedinJob type : Expertise : Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist

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