Hand Therapist - Physio/OT

Overview Build your career in Tauranga, a coastal city known for sunshine, beaches, and strong community connection Permanent, Part-time, Hand Therapist position 0.6 FTE Join a specialist hand therapy team delivering complex upper limb care across diverse caseloads 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 Step into a specialist hand therapy role where your expertise supports recovery, function, and independence. Working within a well-established service, you will manage a varied upper limb caseload including surgical, traumatic, and non-surgical conditions across both ACC and non-ACC patients. This role offers the opportunity to deepen clinical capability while contributing to a high-performing team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous development. About the Team/Service/Location The Hand Therapy Team at Tauranga Hospital is a close knit and amazing group of fully registered Hand Therapists who provide specialist upper limb care across the region. The service accepts referrals from hospital and community providers including Allied Health, GPs, and Rheumatology services, delivering care at no cost to patients. The team places strong emphasis on professional development, mentoring, and ongoing training, creating a supportive environment for growth. Based primarily at Tauranga Hospital, there may be opportunities to work across satellite locations, offering variety within a connected service. You will be a New Zealand registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with experience as a registered Hand Therapist. You bring excellent clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, whānau, and multidisciplinary teams. You are motivated to grow your expertise and contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive team environment. What you will bring Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand or Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand Experience in hand therapy Membership or eligibility for Hand Therapy NZ, or comparable international qualification Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving capability Ability to manage a varied caseload including surgical and non-surgical conditions Effective communication and relationship building skills across multidisciplinary teams Commitment to ongoing professional development and culturally responsive practice 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: TAU02778 Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Physiotherapist #J-18808-Ljbffr