Physiotherapist - Allied Health Outpatients in Hastings

Physiotherapist – Allied Health Outpatients

• Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

As a Physiotherapist in Allied Health Outpatients, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and patient‑centered care within our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Clinics. Your day will involve comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and working collaboratively with patients, their whānau, and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by supporting recovery and improving quality of life for people across Hawkes Bay.

You’ll also contribute to service improvement initiatives, mentor students, and participate in quality assurance activities, ensuring our physiotherapy service remains innovative and evidence‑based. If you’re passionate about providing culturally safe care and working in a supportive, collaborative environment, this role offers both challenge and reward.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Allied Health Therapies team is based at Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Hastings, serving the Hawkes Bay community. We work closely with orthopaedic and multidisciplinary teams to provide outpatient physiotherapy services that support elective hip and knee surgery pathways and broader musculoskeletal care. You’ll join a team committed to equity, excellence, and partnership with whānau.

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About you

As a Physiotherapist, you will bring:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and current NZ registration with an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with Māori, applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice.
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
• A collaborative approach to working within interprofessional teams and supporting whānau‑centered care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a clean, full NZ drivers license.

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 review the position profile, click HERE. To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Colin White, Allied Health Therapies Team Leader via email on Colin.White@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HAW09409

Location:

North Island – Hawkes Bay – Hastings

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical – Allied Health – Physiotherapist