• Health New Zealand South Canterbury
• Permanent 0.7 FTE Monday – Friday
• Inpatient/outpatient and community

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role
Right now, we’re inviting an experienced Physiotherapist to join our friendly team delivering services across the South Canterbury District


In this role you will experience all aspects of physiotherapy and be part of an experienced and friendly team. There are numerous opportunities for career growth and development. This includes working directly and collaboratively with senior medical staff and participating in service improvement projects such as care pathways and treatment protocols.


About you
In addition to being a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate, (or close to gaining this) success in this role will also include your;

• Commitment to the principles of research and evidence-based practice
• Your communication skills combined with an empathetic nature
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and inter-professional setting team

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and

• your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Collective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.
How to Apply
Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz
We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.
If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert on the 5th January 2025. The role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the close.

Permanent/Part Time
Job no: LDAL4138499
Location: Primary and Community Services, Talbot Park Hospital, Timaru Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 5 January 2025