Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

• 12 months Fixed Term Contract - 20 hours per week
• Located at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with rehab client groups
• NZ Annual Practising Certificate essential
• Current rights to live and work in NZ

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking a Proficient part-time Physiotherapist to work as part of our Community Rehab Team

This position is mainly outpatient based but can also occur in the community or within Intermediate Care Team clinic or unit.

In this role you will work closely with the Physiotherapists in the rehab team as well as other AH teams including Intermediate Care teams. This position will have the ability to flex to where the rehab caseload demand is and as such offers a lot of variety and learning opportunities.

The client group is varied and includes neurological, vestibular, amputee rehab and other conditions.

For more information about the role, please click on the position description here.

You will need to have:-

• Vestibular training or experience
• A passion for rehab and desire to continue learning
• Problem solving approach
• Familiar with workshop machinery and fabrication process
• Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients
• Excellent computer skills
• Desire for ongoing learning
• Current APC (NZ registered)
• Current valid work Visa allowing you to live and work in NZ

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
• Access to clinical training and education
• Up to date facilities - Project Maunga, our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
• Professional development

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the role and to the competencies listed in the position description.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Belinda Peddie, Recruitment Consultant at belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz and quote ‘Physiotherapist – Community Rehab TAR05692’

Applications Closing Date 23 Jan 2025

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai | By joining together, we will succeed