Rotational Physiotherapist

  • Category: Health Jobs
  • Location: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 25K to 28K
  • Published on: 2025/09/10

Job details
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Job type

Fixed term contract

Full-time
 
Location
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
 
Full job description
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes: Physiotherapist
1 FTE (40 hours per week)
6 month Fixed term
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a MSK/Hand Physiotherapist to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at in Rotorua Hospital in a fixed term position for 6 months.

We are currently looking for a Physiotherapist that can support our OPD team in a MSK/Hand capacity at Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora Lakes Hospital. The role would be suitable to a candidate who is wishing to acquire experience in outpatients. A full orientation process will be provided to assist the suitable candidate in this role. This role is suitable to more experienced physiotherapists. Participation in weekend and on call rostering is part of this role.

The team is collaborative and supportive of each other. We are a happy team and enjoy many of the outdoor pursuits that are on offer in our district.

About you

You will have:

Full New Zealand Physiotherapy Board registration
Physiotherapy Society (PNZ)
Full NZ driver's license
About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

Know more about living and working at the Lakes district

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

 


Company Name: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

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