Core Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation, Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation

Core Physiotherapist, Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Ward & AT&R Outpatient Service

Full time, fixed term until June 2027

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Counties Manukau is looking for an experienced physiotherapist interested in rehabilitation.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist with an interest in neurological rehabilitation to join our team. This is a full-time role split between the adult inpatient rehabilitation ward (ward 23), and the AT&R outpatient service.

On ward 23 you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide specialised inpatient rehabilitation for patients under and over 65 years following a stroke, other neurological conditions, amputation and general conditions.

The outpatient service provides specialised rehabilitation for a cohort of patients who benefit from a clinic-based model. This includes vestibular rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation (including prosthetic training) and clients with long term neurological conditions.

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

You will be professionally supported by a section head and other experienced physiotherapists as well as the wider team.

Counties Manukau fully supports ongoing education and development of all employees including regular supervision and fortnightly in-services.

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:

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

Preferred:

• Post graduate qualification
• Experience supervising less experienced physiotherapists
• Experienced working with physiotherapy students

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 21 July 2026.

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.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whānau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.