Staff Grade Physiotherapist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

RESPIRATORY Physiotherapist - Full Time (1.0 FTE) Outpatient Physiotherapy Service
Allied Health -Specialty Medicine and Health of Older People Service
North Shore and Waitākere Hospitals

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.

Join a passionate, supportive and forward thinking Outpatient Physiotherapy Respiratory team where clinical development, collaboration and patient centred care sit at the heart of everything we do. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Respiratory physiotherapist to join our outpatient team across Waitemata.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team that genuinely values learning, innovation and supporting one another to be the best clinicians we can be. Whether you're looking to further develop advanced Respiratory skills, expand your experience into specialist areas, or contribute to service improvement, this role offers opportunities that are difficult to find elsewhere. 

About the role

This role will involve the assessment and treatment of complex respiratory patients; leading and contributing to our in-house/community based pulmonary rehab group classes and supporting new initiatives and better ways of working; supporting rotational/junior staff members and students; and build strong working relationships with our inpatient respiratory team members.

You'll work alongside experienced physiotherapists within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment while developing clinical reasoning and management skills for complex patients across the hospital system. 

What really sets our team apart is our commitment to creating a supportive learning culture. 

We believe great clinicians are built through connection, mentorship and shared learning, not simply working through a caseload alone. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessment and treatment of complex Respiratory patients, including chronic presentations
• Delivering evidence-based, patient and whānau-centred physiotherapy care
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Supporting service improvement and innovation initiatives
• Promoting the role of physiotherapy across the organisation and wider community
• Contributing to the development of colleagues and physiotherapy services

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of two years' experience in respiratory physiotherapy within an outpatient setting
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment and management skills for complex respiratory conditions, including chronic presentations
• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• A proactive, self-motivated, and reliable approach to practice
• Experience facilitating interdisciplinary teamwork

Working at Health New Zealand

We offer:

• Full-time employment (40 hours per week)
• Ongoing opportunities to develop advanced physiotherapy skills
• A supportive and experienced team environment
• Regular professional supervision and mentoring
• In-house education, training, and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits

For a copy of the Job Description, please click here.

How to apply

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, challenge, professional growth and a genuinely supportive team culture, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply on line by 16 September 2026.

For general enquiries about the role, please contact: Esmari Oosthuizen, Clinical Lead, Outpatient Physiotherapy on Esmari.oosthuizen@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For assistance with the application process, please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant on lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job Number: WDHB21672