Physiotherapist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa, Wairarapa
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Position: Physiotherapist
- Service: Allied Health
- Location: Wairarapa Hospital
- Contract: Permanent Full Time
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
If you are an experienced Physiotherapist looking to continue your career in health in a place where you can make a difference to your community, and you are looking for a great lifestyle, come and live in the Wairarapa!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with solid experience across adult and paediatric general health settings to join our Physiotherapy and Allied Health team based at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton. We need a clinician with flexibility and enthusiasm, who thrives in a team environment, and is focused on delivering the best possible clinical care for clients.
This position will work 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE) actual hours and days of work to be agreed.
About the Team/Service/ Location
If you have a passion for working with clients to maximise care across a range of clinical areas (acute medical, rehabilitation and paediatrics) in a secondary hospital setting this is the role you have been waiting for. Our Physiotherapy team is a small, dynamic team that is well supported by the allied health and multidisciplinary teams and has close links with regional and national physiotherapy networks. The Physiotherapist is an integral part of multidisciplinary team function and in this role you will be working closely with the clinical team to assess and manage acute presentations and longstanding impairments, contribute to discharge planning and provide ongoing intervention to support people to remain as functional as possible in their homes and communities.
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About you
The successful applicant needs to have the following.
- New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with current annual practicing certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years clinical practice, including experience across musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological settings.
- A current driver's licence.
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 apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 8th December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Max Goodall, Allied Health Manager, on 027 675 5932 or max.goodall@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz .
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa |
| Location: | Wairarapa |
| Position type: | Permanent Part time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 10-Nov-2025 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 08-Dec-2025 |
| Reference: | 6830363 |
| Attachment: | 6830363 Physiotherapist PD.pdf (PDF, 332KB) |
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| Website: | http://www.wairarapa.dhb.org.nz |
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