Staff Grade Physiotherapist

4 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Inpatient Staff Grade Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics & Elective Surgical Centre

Permanent Full time 80hrs / fortnight (Monday to Friday)

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Advance your physiotherapy career with this next step in your journey

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 are seeking a dynamic and skilled Physiotherapist with a passion for excellent patient care and developing leadership, to join our inpatient orthopaedic services at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora.

This is a full-time role; in which you will be working alongside an established inter-disciplinary team providing excellent patient care to a variety of patient presentations across our varied orthopaedic services.

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)

  • Excellent support from clinical coaches, and senior clinicians in all areas of practice
  • Support for development and growth clinically and professionally through personal objectives.
  • Education to assist the support of junior staff with clinical development and supervision.
  • A hardworking, supportive, and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
  • In-house career development with regular in-services, training, and education opportunities
  • Networking with allied health clinical leaders, senior, staff grade and rotational clinicians across the organisation.
  • Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects.
  • Regular professional supervision from experienced clinicians
  • Credentialing for weekend work: required to work 3 weekend days/3-month roster
  • Work perks

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is leading the way in the Northland region in digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals and have strong links with our community and outpatient services.

About you

  • New Zealand Professional Registration and valid APC
  • 2+years of recent inpatient orthopaedic experience
  • Ability to lead, support and mentor/supervise junior staff
  • Experience with student supervision
  • Strong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinking.

Please click here for position description

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 4th January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nelmari Swanepoel, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at

For recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant:

Job reference: WDHB20354

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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