Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Physiotherapist to work within a fun, friendly and supportive team managing a challenging and varied clinical workload.

This permanent position is based in our busy Inpatient wards, where the successful applicant will be providing Physiotherapy services for a variety of respiratory, neurological and orthopaedic conditions.   

In our regional centre we manage a wide range of conditions, therefore a generalist physiotherapy skill set is highly valued. However you will find opportunities to develop and grow into a number of special interest areas provided in the inpatient setting.

Ongoing clinical and professional development is strongly encouraged and supported by management with individual support, an established inservice training programme and external courses.

This Physiotherapist will also be supporting the weekend and on-call service. 

If you’re looking for a supportive, fun and high-energy team then you've found it! We are like family and have an awesome team of physios who love what they do. We aim to make our work as enjoyable and effective for ourselves and our consumers, as possible.

The remuneration range for this role is $59,035- $90,534 and is covered by the collective agreement: PSA Allied MECA Allied, Public Health & Technical

Position Description | Senior Physiotherapist, Inpatients

Moū - About you

In order to be successful in this role you:

• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board;
• Are a motivated and enthusiatic team player;
• Have great time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change;
• Have a commitment to culturally safe practices and equitable outcomes for all patients;
• Want to be part of a diverse team working in a range of settings where no two days are same

If you would like more information regarding these opportunities, please contact Ana Naden, on (06) 869-0500 ext 8090 or ana.naden@tdh.org.nz  

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.