Physiotherapist- Rotational at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Physiotherapist - Rotational

Palmerston North Hospital

Fixed Term – Full time

“Kickstart Your Physiotherapy Career with Diverse Clinical Opportunities.”

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

Kickstart your physiotherapy career with a rotational role offering hands-on experience across surgical, medical, orthopaedic, rehab, and outpatient MSK settings. Starting March 2026, this maternity cover is perfect for new grads or early-career physios eager to learn and grow in a supportive team.
You'll deliver patient-focused care, work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, and have opportunities for ICU exposure and weekend/on-call shifts. Enjoy structured supervision and professional development while making a real impact.

About you

You're an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist who's ready to take the next step in your career. You thrive in a team environment, communicate effectively, and bring a flexible, proactive approach to your work.
You'll have:
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A recognised physiotherapy qualification
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Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
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A passion for learning and developing your skills across a variety of clinical areas
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Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Whether you're a new graduate or have 1–2 years of experience, you're keen to make a real difference to patient care while growing your expertise.

About the Location

Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work,really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
Discover more hidden gems that Manawatu and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatu & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.
We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled,and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

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 Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at Tara.Penketh@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is
found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a
diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders,
sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are
defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before
employment commences.