Posted 15 August, 2026
Core Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation, Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation
New Zealand Government
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: ebd19c32019684a1
Job Description
Full time, fixed term until June 2027 Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Are you passionate about rehabilitation and helping people achieve their best possible recovery? Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand | Counties Manukau is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of a clinically and culturally diverse patient population. The position is primarily based within our inpatient rehabilitation service, with potential opportunities for the right candidate to work within our Physiotherapy Outpatient Clinic, providing rehabilitation for people with neurological and vestibular conditions, as well as those requiring amputee rehabilitation. You will work both independently and as part of a highly skilled interdisciplinary team. Counties Manukau is committed to supporting ongoing professional growth and development through regular supervision, weekly in-service education, and access to continuing professional development opportunities. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the supervision and development of rotational physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, and physiotherapy students. You will receive professional support from experienced physiotherapists, your Section Head, and the wider rehabilitation team. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and learning-focused environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills and expertise. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a friendly, supportive team and are passionate about rehabilitation, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from our diverse Maaori, Pacific, Disabled, and Rainbow communities. Essential Requirements Minimum of one year of clinical physiotherapy experience Registration with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) Full New Zealand driver's licence Preferred Experience Previous experience working within a rehabilitation setting Experience working with people with neurological and vestibular conditions Experience in amputee rehabilitation At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. #J-18808-Ljbffr