Physiotherapist Child Development Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Physiotherapist Child Development Service
Women's and Children's Health, Dunedin Hospital
Salary Band – $79,014 and $110,290 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver + on-site employee gym
- Fixed Term, part time (0.6 FTE), 24 hours per week until end of June 2027
- Competitive salary + discounted health insurance + staff fitness facilities
- Play a role in the development of our next generation!
About the role
- Work alongside children (0-16 years) and their families throughout Coastal Otago in both the centre and community settings.
- Cooperate and work actively with other services within Health New Zealand and the wider community such as Well Child Tamariki Ora providers, public health nurses, orthopaedic surgeons, Peke Waihanga, preschools, schools, CCS Disability Action and Ministry of Education Learning Support Teams to support children and their families
- Collaborate with whanau and patients to set realistic, patient-centric outcomes and appropriate interventions.
- Actively participate as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team and support the development of others including students.
About you
- Enthusiastic and motivated, with a natural empathy and passion for working with children and whanau.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of patients and staff.
- Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
- Experienced physiotherapist with previous experience in paediatrics and/or neurorehabilitation who is looking to consolidate or develop their paediatric skillset.
- Previous experience with wheelchair and seating assessments preferrable, but not essential.
Benefits
- Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
- Continuous support for career development.
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
- Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
- Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Salary range
This role belongs to the DHBs/PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($79,014 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,290 p.a pro rata) of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical Salary scale.
Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday 31st July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter – Recruitment Advisor193 at katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern |
| Location: | Otago |
| Position type: | Fixed Term |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 02-Jul-2026 |
| Salary range: | 79,014 - 110,290 |
| Closing date: | 31-Jul-2026 |
| Reference: | 1934555 |
| Attachment: | Physiotherapist Child Development Dunedin PD.pdf (PDF, 931KB) Job Description |
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