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Posted 16 July, 2026

Physiotherapist (1.0 FTE fixed term) Nelson

Taranaki District Health Board
Nelson, NSN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 95d9a29750aaba31

Job Description

Physiotherapist (1.0 FTE fixed term) Nelson Physiotherapist, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Full-time This role allows you to work alongsideclients, building relationships and being with them throughout the wholeway of their health journey. We offer avery 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 principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Physiotherapist, you will enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing qualityassessment and goal orientated interventions through a patient-centredapproach. This role requires you to be adaptableto change, resourceful and flexible to service needs. Normal hours of work arebetween Monday - Friday between the range of 6.00AM to 8.00PM. This role contributes to the weekendroster and on-call is required. It is fixed term parental leave cover until August2027, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE). Please view the position description for furtherinformation. (PD under review) . About the Team/Service/ Location We are a proactive team providing thehighest standard of care for our clients, while maintaining an excellentwork-life balance. Our teams pride themselves on being friendly and supportive- working with the people of our community to promote, encourage and enabletheir health, well-being and independence. For more information on living and working in Nelson click here About you As a Physiotherapist, you will: Be adaptable to change, resourceful and flexible to service needs; Be a NZ Registered Physiotherapist with comprehensive clinicalassessment; Have problem-solving skillswith the experience and ability to work both autonomously andcollaboratively; Have excellent communicationskills to liaise with health professionals and health agencies. We arealso looking for someone with broad clinical knowledge and experience whovalues teamwork and is an innovative and flexible thinker, motivated byexcellent clinical outcomes. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZvisa at the time of applying. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click ' apply now ' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 19 July 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact. We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: R1N26-168 Location: South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist #J-18808-Ljbffr

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