Rehabilitation Assistants(s)

Rehabilitation Assistant

• Physiotherapy Department - Timaru Hospital and Talbot Park 
• Permanent Full Time (1 FTE) 0.5 – 1 FTE (please advise your preference in your cover letter)
• Monday – Friday 
• Community Based Work 

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.

We are seeking Rehabilitation Assistant(s) to work primarily within our Physiotherapy team.  The role will be supporting and facilitating the work of the registered staff to provide physiotherapy services to support patients with their rehabilitation.  Service delivery is across community, and the running of exercise classes concentrating on osteoarthritis and other chronic conditions with their rehabilitation. 

About you

This role will suit someone with an interest in movement and activity who is keen to utilize these skills to empower individuals to achieve their best health outcomes especially in a group class setting with exercises and education.

This is opportunity to work in a professional physiotherapy environment. 

The ideal candidate would have:

• Current New Zealand training certificate in patient care or relevant experience
• May have a relevant qualification and or be willing to undertake Level 3 Rehab Assistant training
• Exercise Physiology Background or similar (preferable) 
• Strong organisational skills with administration
• Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to motivate and educate people of the benefit of engaging in a therapy program
• The right to work in New Zealand
  

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant Allied Health Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online 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:  15 February 2026 and we may close this advert early if a suitable applicant is found prior.