Physiotherapist: Rotational

Physiotherapist: Rotational, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

• 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 that Nelson can offer, while advancing your professional skills.

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 (Rotational), you will enjoy a variety of work across the hospital setting.  The block rotations are between inpatient and outpatient services with a mix of medical, surgical, musculoskeletal and  rehabilitation. You’ll also be part of the weekend on-call roster. 

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing quality assessment, intervention, advice and discharge planning through a patient-centred approach. The role requires you to be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs.

This is a permanent full-time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday between 6.00AM to 8.00PM. You’ll be based at Nelson Hospital.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson 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

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.

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.

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 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

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

Deidre Crichton (Team Leader) at deidre.crichton@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N26-020

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.