Physiotherapist Inpatients (fixed term)
Physiotherapist Inpatients, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Full-time
- This role allows you to work alongside clients, building relationships and being with them throughout the whole way of their health journey.
- We offer a very supportive working environment within a great team of people committed to improving the health of people across the Top of the South.
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 an Inpatient Physiotherapist, you will enjoy 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. Normal hours of work are between Monday - Friday between 6.00AM to 8.00PM.
This role contributes to the weekend roster and on-call is required. It is fixed term parental leave cover until January 2027, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE).
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
We are a proactive team providing the highest standard of care for our clients, while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. Our teams pride themselves on being friendly and supportive - working with the people of our community to promote, encourage and enable their health, well-being and independence.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
As a Physiotherapist Inpatients, you will:
- Be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs;
- Be a NZ Registered Physiotherapist with comprehensive clinical assessment;
- Have problem-solving skills with the experience and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively;
- Have excellent communication skills to liaise with health professionals and health agencies.
We are also looking for someone with broad clinical knowledge and experience who values teamwork and is an innovative and flexible thinker, motivated by excellent clinical outcomes.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ 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 15 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact.
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Deidre Crichton (Physiotherapy Team Leader) at deidre.crichton@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1N26-095
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.
Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time
Job no: R1N26-095
Location: Nelson Hospital
Closing Date: Friday, 15 May 2026