Occupational Health Physiotherapist

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role The primary purpose of the role: To provide safe and clinically effective assessment, intervention and advice to staff who have sustained a work-related injury, within the Occupational Health setting. To develop and maintain a gradual process reduction programme including advisory and deliveries of ergonomic assistance for staff. About you As the Occupational Health Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in keeping Health NZ Hawkes Bay's workforce healthy, productive, and pain-free. We are seeking a passionate physiotherapist to provide exceptional musculoskeletal rehabilitation, champion workplace wellness, and drive injury prevention initiatives. This is a highly autonomous role where you will be trusted to manage your caseload while working closely with the wider, dynamic Occupational Health team. We are looking for someone who relates well to people, is able to build rapport and communicates in a compassionate manner. You will enjoy having constructive and effective relationships with the ability to use diplomacy and tact. You are a qualified physiotherapist with a minimum of 5 years working in the musculoskeletal field. You do not need to have prior experience in Occupational Health but are excited about the opportunity to branch into this specialty. Working for 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. Job details Job Reference: HNZ/1930249 Location: North Island - Hawkes Bay - All values Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist #J-18808-Ljbffr