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Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

New Zealand Government • New Plymouth, TKI, NZ
17 hours ago
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# Physiotherapist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury* Timaru Hospital* Fixed Term Full Time (1.0 FTE) until July 2027* Parental Leave Cover* Inpatient and Outpatient Services**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our friendly team delivering services across the South Canterbury district.This fixed-term position provides parental leave cover through to July 2027 and offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team across both inpatient and outpatient settings.**About You**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC), or be close to obtaining one* A commitment to research, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development* Excellent communication skills combined with an empathetic and patient-focused approach* The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and inter-professional team environment* Strong organisational and time management skills* A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori* A current New Zealand Driver Licence**Working for Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.**Salary Range**This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Allied Health Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on relevant experience.**How to Apply**Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health NZ Careers website.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen at becky.allen2@tewhatuora.govt.nz. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Canterbury || Position type: | Fixed Term || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 15-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 29-Sep-2026 || Reference: | 1204 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | | #J-18808-Ljbffr

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