• Based in Tauranga but position covers Bay of Plenty wide
• Permanent Part-time – 0.4 to 0.9 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free flu vaccination + Discounted Goods 

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

Haurora a Toi, Bay of Plenty are seeking a Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to join the Community-based Orthopaedic Triage Service. This service is a physiotherapy led orthopaedic triage and assessment service. 

The role primarily involves the provision of a comprehensive assessment, formulation of a diagnosis of an Orthopaedic/musculoskeletal condition and identification of an appropriate Orthopaedic management pathway. You will be well supported, working in outpatient setting with other physiotherapists who value continued professional development, mentoring, supervision, and ongoing training. 

About you

• A passion for high quality patient care
• The ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• A passion for helping others
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings 

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. 

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. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.  
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 25^th March 2025. Please state in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at Careers@bopdhb.govt.nz. 

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.