Physiotherapist - Advanced Clinician - Chronic Pain Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland

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Advanced Physiotherapy Clinician - Pain Service

0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with persistent pain!

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Physiotherapy Clinician to join our established Multidisciplinary Pain Service at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā.

This 0.9 FTE position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to supporting patients with persistent pain to improve their function, participation, and quality of life through evidence-based rehabilitation approaches.

Our Pain Service brings together a range of health professionals who work in partnership with patients to develop self-management strategies, enhance resilience, and support sustainable lifestyle and behavioural change. As an Advanced Physiotherapy Clinician, you will play a key role in the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of patients presenting with complex and persistent pain conditions.

About the Role

This is a rewarding and varied role where you will:

• Provide advanced assessment and physiotherapy management for patients with persistent pain conditions.
• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation interventions that support improved function and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes medical specialists, psychologists, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
• Facilitate both individual and group-based rehabilitation programmes.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary education.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to physiotherapy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

About You

We are seeking an experienced physiotherapist who is passionate about person-centred care and empowering patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Significant post-graduate clinical experience, including experience managing patients with persistent or complex pain conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and service improvement.
• Post-graduate qualifications relevant to pain management, rehabilitation, or advanced clinical practice would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, we are committed to delivering high-quality, equitable healthcare and creating positive outcomes for our communities.

We offer:

• A supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Access to clinical supervision and peer support.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people living with persistent pain.

If you are passionate about helping people improve their self-management skills, increase their participation in meaningful activities, and achieve better outcomes through rehabilitation, we would love to hear from you.

For a copy of the Job Description please click here.

Come and join a team that is committed to empowering people to live well despite pain.

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 1 October 2026. If you have any questions , please contact Esmari Oosthuizen, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead at Esmari.Oosthuizen@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB21963

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.