Physiotherapist Medical

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 have an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist with experience in acute stroke, oncology and medical or who has a keen interest developing skills in this area to join our inpatient Allied Health team at Dunedin Hospital.

This role would be well suited to a clinician with a dynamic and adaptable approach to interdisciplinary team working, and a keen interest in acute inpatient medical, oncology and stroke presentations. Whilst acute stroke, oncology and medical is the main area of cover, you will be required to cover other inpatient areas from time to time as required.

We take pride in supporting our staff to grow as clinicians, so we run an ongoing support and professional development programme including regular team in-services, senior staff mentoring and peer review, a comprehensive on-call competency training framework, and access to course and conference funding.

Please note this role requires you to participate in weekend and on-call rosters therefore flexibility is essential.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the drive to develop quality services in collaboration with others while working alongside a committed inter-professional team of health professionals.

You will :

• have a minimum of three years' experience
• be able to work effectively and autonomously in a fast‑paced environment as a member of the broader inter-professional team
• have previous clinical experience in acute stroke presentations and bring a willingness to learn which will be complemented by the support of your team members
• be proficient at managing and prioritising a caseload within the inpatient setting and show dedication to developing your own skills while supporting the growth of students, junior staff and the Allied Health Assistant workforce
• need to be adaptable and flexible allowing you to work effectively with your clients and within a changing health environment.
• Beautiful coastlines and a family‑friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. 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.

Salary range

This role belongs to the PSA / DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($88,045 p.a) and Step 7 ($107,600 p.a pro‑rata) of the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.

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, 14 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter, our Recruitment Advisor

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.

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : HNZN02359

Location :

South Island - Otago - Dunedin

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist

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