Physiotherapist - Southland Hospital
Physiotherapist - Southland Hospital
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$ 82856 - 107600
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Physiotherapist Southland Hospital Permanent Full-Time and Fixed-Term Opportunities
Grow your clinical experience in a varied supportive hospital environment.
Looking to expand your hospital experience while enjoying a great lifestyle Based in beautiful Invercargill Southland Hospital offers the best of both worlds: broad clinical exposure across inpatient outpatient and rehabilitation settings alongside short commutes affordable living and easy access to Queenstown Dunedin and Te Anau.
Whether youre looking to develop your generalist skills or focus on a specific clinical area we offer structured rotations and are open to fixed placements depending on your experience and career goals.
Salary range: $82856 to $107600 per annum (pro rata) aligned with the Allied Public Health Scientific & Technical Collective Agreement and based on your experience and qualifications.
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As a physiotherapist at Southland Hospital youll deliver assessments and interventions across a variety of clinical areas working within an interdisciplinary team. Rotations are typically six-monthly and may include:
- Acute wards (medical surgical orthopaedics paediatrics critical care maternity and ED)
- Rehabilitation (AT&R)
- Community services
- General outpatients including group programmes
We are also open to fixed placements for experienced clinicians who prefer to focus on specific areas.
This role includes participation in weekend and on-call rosters.
About Us
Our Southland team is small enough to foster close working relationships and a supportive culture yet large enough to offer a wide range of clinical experiences. We promote a relaxed professional environment that values learning collaboration and wellbeing. Southland Hospital is a modern secondary-level facility with access to senior clinical support and strong connections across the Southern district.
For more information on living and working in Southlandclick here
About you
You will ideally:
- Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (essential)
- Have 2 years physiotherapy experience in hospital or community settings ideally within a health system comparable to New Zealands
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and the ability to work independently
- Be a strong team player with excellent communication and a proactive approach to healthcare and learning
- Be open to either rotational or a non-rotational position depending on service need and your goals
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 Mori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 14th September 2025 If you have any questions about the role please contact Katie Procter on
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Employment Type
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