Physiotherapist Hand Therapist

Physiotherapist Hand Therapist 

Fixed Term 0.6 FTE due to Parental Leave

Commencing ASAP through until approximately June 2026 

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. 

The person in this role provides safe and clinically effective assessment and intervention, either within a specific area or across a broad range of areas, with a focus on the development of more in-depth knowledge and skills following the second year of practice onwards. 

Day to day the physiotherapist in this role will work in outpatients within hand therapy. 

About You

In addition to being a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate, successful candidates will have the following:

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in hand therapy
• Good initiative and self-management skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team inter-professional setting team
• Right to work in New Zealand
• Hand therapy New Zealand registration or working towards this
  

Working at 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.

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal  at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: Open

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and proceed will proceed with the recruitment process, closing the role once a suitable applicant is found.