Physiotherapist (0.7 FTE) Wairau

Physiotherapist, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Part-time

• Come and join our positive, friendly and supportive Physiotherapy team and apply your Physiotherapy skills to make a real difference to people’s lives
• Experience the work -life balance of a part time role in beautiful Marlborough (Blenheim based).

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

As a Physiotherapist , you will be based at Wairau Hospital working within the  physiotherapy team providing care for clients with a wide range of conditions.  We are particularly interested in hearing from physiotherapists with experience in  the outpatient and community settings. 

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing quality assessment and goal orientated interventions, through a patient-centred approach. This role requires you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs.

This role would be suitable for someone with post graduate experience of at least 2 years.

This is a permanent part-time role working 56 hours per fortnight (0.7FTE), Monday to Friday. There will be physiotherapy on-call in the weekends.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and have the qualifications and experience required, we would love to hear from you.

Please view the position description for more information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Blenheim Physiotherapy Services are renowned for its commitment to patient-centred care, and our team offers therapies to improve quality of life for those with complex needs. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and you will be nurtured in your career through professional development opportunities. You will join a proactive team of physiotherapists providing the highest standard of care for our patients.

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About you

We are looking for a clinician who has a genuine passion for working with clients and being part of a dynamic and supportive Physiotherapy team. 

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• NZ registration in Physiotherapy and a current practising certificate with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.
• A strong foundation in evidence-based practice, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Minimum of two years post graduate experience.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

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 13 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Helen McLauchlan (Team Leader OT & Physio Wairau) at helen.mclauchlan@nmdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job ref: R1W26-038

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