Physiotherapist - Orthopaedic Inpatients

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Location : Hutt Hospital

Contract : Permanent, Full time

Please note that this role is only available for current Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora staff. Any non-Te Whatu Ora applications will be declined.

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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our inpatient team, on the acute orthopaedic ward. This is a full time, permanent position. It is an opportunity to be part of a great team of physiotherapists and to work closely with the wider orthopaedic multidisciplinary team.

You will be working in primarily in an inpatient setting, however there is also the opportunity to provide physiotherapy services in the outpatient Fracture clinic setting. If you have experience in post-operative care, working in an acute setting and enjoy being part of a team, then this may be the position for you.

About the Team / Service Location

The Physiotherapy Department provides physiotherapy services to patients / clients within the hospital setting and in the community. Services are provided on all of the inpatient wards including Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) and Emergency Department (ED). Outpatient and community services are provided within the Hospital, in outpatient clinics or within the patients / clients home.

About you

Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and current APC

Good communication skills written and verbal with clients and colleagues

Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied and busy caseload

Experience in acute Inpatient care desirable

Working at 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 2 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 advertisement.