Senior Physiotherapist - Critical care

Senior Physiotherapist

Opportunity to join our Physiotherapy Critical care Team working the Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM)

Permanent, full-time position 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) based at Auckland City Hospital

Supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team with great on-boarding and on-going support

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

We are looking for an experienced NZ Registered Senior Physiotherapist to work in our Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM) as part of the Physiotherapy Critical Care team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity as DCCM is one of the leading critical care units in New Zealand which caters for a wide range of adult tertiary specialist areas including liver and renal transplant, neurosurgery, trauma, and respiratory conditions. This role also provides regular opportunity to work across Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive care unit, Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) ward and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) which are also covered by the Physiotherapy Critical Care Team.

This key role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist wanting to develop their leadership capabilities and advance their skills in:

• Implementing evidence-based practice and service development
• Motivating, guiding, and developing staff
• Clinical leadership

This role will also see you performing the below duties:

• Manage a clinical caseload while providing day to day coordination and leadership for a small team
• Provide a comprehensive service to our DCCM patients and outreach services to the ward
• Play an active role in quality improvement, staff, and service development
• Work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary environment
• Participate in our weekend and on-call roster

Regardless of your experience, you will receive a thorough orientation and be well supported in your role. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of conditions from specialist services.

About the Team

Our Critical care team is made up of 12 Physiotherapists, with 6 based in DCCM- An Advanced Clinician, 2 Senior Physiotherapists, 1 static Physiotherapist and 2 rotational Physiotherapists. Our wider Physiotherapy team consists of 95.5 FTE, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

About You

As the ideal person for this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• New Zealand registration as a Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum 6 years clinical experience with 2-3 years experience working within critical care settings
• Experience in tracheostomy weaning as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Experience in supporting and teaching staff and students
• Effective communication and inter-personal skill
• Effective time management, prioritisation, and organisation skills
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to provide culturally safe care in the acute hospital environment

Regardless of your experience, you will receive a thorough orientation and be well-supported in your role. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of conditions from specialist services.

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.

How to Apply

Advertising closes: Friday 25th September 2026 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

To apply please click on the `Apply tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at vaidehi.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB25113 to discuss how we can best support your application.