Posted 18 July, 2026
Clinical Lead Physiotherapy
Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Make a Difference. Are you an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for clinical excellence, leadership, and growing high-performing teams? We are looking for an exceptional Clinical Lead Physiotherapy to champion our physiotherapy service and work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary leadership team. It's an opportunity to influence service development, support a talented team of physiotherapists, and help shape the future of rehabilitation services. As our Clinical Lead Physiotherapy , you will: Lead and coordinate a skilled team of Physiotherapists Manage referrals, workloads, and service capacity Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship Support recruitment, professional development, and performance growth Drive innovation, research, and service development initiatives Collaborate with ACC, Health NZ, and other key stakeholders Champion quality improvement and evidence-based practice across the service Ka whiwhi koe i te aha / What you will get in return A friendly team focussed working environment A commitment to providing continuing professional development Reimbursement of APC Ko wai koe/About You You are an experienced Physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality rehabilitation services and supporting others to thrive. Mau - You will: Be committed to working within the mission and vision of the Trust Have a strong commitment to actively work within the uara of the Trust: Kauanuanutia We are respectful Kotahitaka We are inclusive Bring significant experience working as a Physiotherapist within an interdisciplinary neurological rehabilitation setting Have experience supervising Physiotherapists Demonstrate strong problem-solving, planning, and conflict-resolution skills Possess excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Display high emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism Have a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice Be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life after a brain, spinal cord or complex injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services, delivered when and where they're needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary teamwork with our clients and their families/whānau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to achieve their goals. We: Welcome people with a disability Welcome people from the Rainbow community; we have taken the Pride Pledge and are members of the Safe Spaces Alliance Are carer friendly and accredited with CareWise Are breastfeeding friendly and accredited with CanBreastFeed Don't miss this opportunity to work with a skilled team, great clients and in a supportive and flexible working environment. For more information, please contact Pat Hopkins, Clinical Manager Rehabilitation: [email protected] / 021 774 763. #J-18808-Ljbffr