Coordinate physiotherapy across nine-month rotation across multiple rehab settings and mentor staff

9-Month Rotational Physiotherapist, Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation Service (AT&R)

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.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist with an interest in rehabilitation to join our team at Counties Manukau.

The role is part of the experienced rehabilitation rotations which will provide you with an opportunity to further develop your skills across a wide variety of rehabilitation and neurological settings. The 9-month rotations include acute neurology, acute care of the elderly, inpatient neuro-rehabilitation, health of older people, spinal rehabilitation unit and community stroke rehabilitation.

You will be involved in the supervision and development of rotational staff, rehab assistants and physiotherapy students. There is scope for involvement in service development projects and quality improvement work.

You will be professionally supported by a section head and other experienced physiotherapists as well as the wider team. We are committed to your continuing professional development through supervision, support and formal/informal training.

So if you are looking for a challenging, fun, and friendly place to work offering you a supportive working environment we would like to hear from you.

Essential

  • Minimum three years clinical experience
  • Previous experience working in a rehabilitation team
  • Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board, current APC
  • Full drivers licence

Preferred

  • Post graduate qualification
  • Experience supervising less experienced physiotherapists

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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 12th November 2026. To review the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Amy on Amy.Lin@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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

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