Physiotherapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated 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.

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

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He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Are you looking to join an amazing team of physiotherapists based at Whakatāne Hospital? 

We have an exciting opportunity for a casual on call physiotherapist in our acute inpatient allied health team. You will be actively assisting with cover for our weekend roster and may be on call on other days as negotiated with you.   

You will be providing excellent person centred care to our patients and whānau delivered with passion and drive as you make a real difference through your work. You will share our vision and commitment to delivering equitable quality healthcare across a number of our acute wards including surgical, medical and ED. 

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is committed to creating enjoyable work spaces, giving excellent support and growing leaders in health. There are numerous opportunities to help you to succeed in your chosen career path for development. We are leading the way in New Zealand with exciting health initiatives that you can be part of. As a small rural hospital, we have many opportunities to take on additional scope to expand your areas of interest whilst keeping your finger on the pulse of health care.  

We value work-life balance and staff wellbeing with a full staff wellness programme on offer.   

If you are a physiotherapist who shares in our vision and Manaakitanga, our CARE values and is motivated by being part of a tight knit community and a small, but fantastic team then come join us for that rewarding position in the sunny bay of plenty that you have been searching for! 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free onsite staff parking
• Discounts (with local businesses) 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty 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. Please feel free to contact Debbie Hollinshead, Talent Acquisition Advisor, Recruitment Team via email Debbie.Hollinshead@bopdhb.govt.nz  if you have any questions regarding this role. 

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty 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. 

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.

Children's Act 2014

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.