Physiotherapist - Inpatient Rotational at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Are you looking to join an amazing team of Physiotherapists and Allied Health staff based at Whakatāne Hospital? We now have an exciting opportunity for a full time Physiotherapist to join our Inpatient Allied Health team on a 12-month fixed term contract.  

In the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities. 

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  The BOPDHB is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff. 

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

You will be working within a dynamic, fun, and supportive team to provide excellent and responsive, person and whānau-centred care. You must share our vision and commitment to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare. This role is based across our acute inpatient wards as well as a rotation in the Community Allied Health Team, the Rehabilitation Team, and also the opportunity to work in an Outpatient setting. 

He Korero mōu - About You

The successful candidate will: 

• Ideally have experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Love working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Bring their energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to the team
• Be committed to ongoing professional and personal development 

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team
• SWEAT, our onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Supervision 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care. 

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW” 

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, please do not hesitate to contact Ellise Robinson, Acute Allied Health Team Lead on 027 5758 967. 

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criterion, we are unable to progress your application. 

All applications must be made online.