Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

Oamaru Hospital, Permanent Fulltime Opportunity

Salary Band – $88,627 – $110,210 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver

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

• Work autonomously and as part of a team, manage, and prioritise a patient caseload, and is keen to develop on-going advanced skills. 
• Lead and develop quality services in collaboration with others while working alongside a committed inter-professional team of health professionals.
• Provide regular in-services, senior staff mentoring and peer review, a comprehensive on-call competency training framework and access to course and conference funding. 

We take pride in supporting our staff to grow as clinicians, so we run a well-developed on-going support and professional development programme. 

This role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($88,627 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,210 p.a pro rata) of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical Salary scale.

About Us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins! Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!

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About you

As an experienced and senior clinician, you will have at least 3-5 years’ experience.

To be successful in this position, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Strong organisational, time-management and clinical priority-setting skills.
• Resourceful and resilient; able to apply critical thinking to solve complex problems.
• Be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of NZ and hold a current annual practicing certificate.
• Proven supervision, mentoring, coaching and clinical leadership skills.

Exceptional team-player with the ability to work collaboratively across a wider multi-disciplinary team.

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 Friday 4th April 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter on katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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