Physiotherapist - OPMH Inpatient

Physiotherapist – Older Persons Mental Health, Alexandra Hospital, Permanent Part-time

• Opportunity to join a developing service.
• Work alongside tangata whai ora and whanau in community and inpatient settings .
• 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

We have an opening for a physiotherapist who has a genuine interest for working with older patients who have complex geriatric and psychiatric needs You will 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 is a permanent part time position working 48 hours a fortnight (0.6 FTE) between Monday - Friday 8.00 AM & 4.30 PM. 

Please read the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Older Persons’ Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Alexandra Hospital, provides psychiatric and geriatric care for the older members of our community. We aspire to provide high quality inpatient care to patients with acute mental health needs and/or complex age-related health conditions. We work in partnership with our patients, their families, the clinical team and community carers and supports to achieve the best possible health outcomes. We’re a great team who are passionate about mental health and delivering a high standard of care to tangata whai ora and whānau. 

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. 

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About you

As a Physiotherapist in our service , you will:

• Be someone with broad clinical knowledge and experience who values teamwork;
• Be an innovative and flexible thinker, motivated by excellent clinical outcomes;
• Be a NZ Registered Physiotherapist with comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills;
• Have the experience and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively;
• Have excellent communication skills to liaise with health professionals and health agencies.

This role requires you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs.

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 03 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

Sarah Allen (Charge Nurse Manager, Older Persons Mental Health Service) at sarah.allen@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N25-246

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.