Casual Physiotherapy Intern/Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Gisborne Hospital
• Casual Physiotherapy Assistant

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

This is an opportunity to enjoy our diverse patient population and the wonderful area we live in. There is an opportunity to grow and develop your clinical experience in a hospital based setting with mentoring and support from senior physiotherapists alongside our team.

We have a patient and whānau focused approach and acknowledge the complexities of care in a rural based region with diverse cultural needs.

If you have a passion for supporting a team or are developing your skill set this is a great opportunity for you. 

Position Description: Casual Physiotherapy Assistant

 About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining our team as a casual physiotherapy assistant providing physiotherapy support to the people of Tairāwhiti under the guidance of a qualified physiotherapist. You will have a supportive and experienced team around you that share a vision of providing excellent physiotherapy care to the people of Tairāwhiti.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here 

About you

In order to be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have the ability to manage your time effectively
• Have good communication skills
• Have the ability to respond to need as it arises
• Be able to ask for support as you need it
• Hours will be negotiable and on as needed, as available basis.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact ana.naden@tdh.org.nz.

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