Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our friendly team delivering services across the South Canterbury district.

This fixed-term position provides parental leave cover through to July 2027 and offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC), or be close to obtaining one
• A commitment to research, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development
• Excellent communication skills combined with an empathetic and patient-focused approach
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and inter-professional team environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori
• A current New Zealand Driver Licence

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Allied Health Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on relevant experience.