Senior Physiotherapist

Senior Physiotherapist - Community Child Health 0.9FTE We are seeking an experienced pediatric Physiotherapist to join our Community Child Health Team at Waitakere Hospital in the role of Senior Physiotherapist. This position is focused on enhancing health outcomes for tamariki (children) and their whanau by providing clinical leadership and advanced clinical practice to ensure the best care within an inpatient and community-based healthcare model. You will be part of a skilled and dedicated multi-disciplinary pediatric community team that is committed to innovative best practices in child-focused and family-centered care, grounded in the strengths and goals of the families and children we serve. We encourage applications from clinicians who share our passion for pediatric health. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to developing a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Senior Physiotherapist in the Community Child Health Team, you will work in a multi-disciplinary setting, providing in-reach acute respiratory physiotherapy to tamariki admitted to the Rangatira Paediatric Ward, as well as community-based care for children who require physiotherapy for disability-related health needs. You will manage a community caseload and coordinate the on-call acute roster for Child Health, ensuring that appropriate physiotherapy coverage is provided to the Rangatira Ward throughout the week and on weekends from 8 am to 4:30 pm. We are committed to your professional growth and development. You will receive regular supervision from our Physiotherapy Clinical Leader and Advanced Clinician, both of whom are part of our Community Child Health Teams, as well as from the Professional Clinical Leader for Physiotherapy. Within this clinical leadership group, you will have the opportunity to participate in or lead service improvements and initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery and health outcomes for tamariki. Additionally, you will have the chance to invest in others by sharing your knowledge and skills within the team and across Child Health through daily support, teaching, and supervision, as well as mentoring student physiotherapists. While this role is primarily based at Waitakere Hospital, you will be required to travel to other Waitemata child health sites located in North Shore and West Auckland. About the Team/Service/Location Our Community Child Health Team consists of dedicated allied health and nursing professionals who are passionate about supporting children and their whanau facing various health and disability challenges. Our collaborative approach, working in partnership with whanau, is central to our mission, as is our commitment to a strengths-based methodology. We are a hardworking team that is closely connected, offering daily support to one another while also bringing a sense of enjoyment to our work environment. We maintain strong relationships with our inpatient pediatric areas and community-based Child Health services. For more information on living and working in Auckland, please visit our website. About You We are looking for a passionate individual who is committed to improving health outcomes for tamariki and their whanau. You should have the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment. To be considered for this role, you will need: - A current APC registered as a New Zealand physiotherapist - At least 5 years of post-graduate experience, including 2 years in pediatric respiratory and disability specialties - Demonstrated leadership experience - A full New Zealand driver’s license - A passion for working with young children and their whanau For the full position description, please visit our website. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enhances our ability to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click on 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 10 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Adelle Rongokea at adelle.rongokea@waitematadhb.govt.nz. For recruitment-specific inquiries, please reach out to Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant, at nisha.karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process accordingly.