Clinical ProsthetistOrthotist

As one of New Zealands leading health service providers our vision is independent lives for the people we care for.As our organisation continues to grow we will soon be providing orthotic and prosthetic services across the entire South Island. Our focus on rehabilitation and wrap around service means we can achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist to join our new Nelson Centre. Ideally you will have the skills experience and passion to work with both prosthetic and orthotic patients though we will also consider a focus in one area for the right this role you will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team including prosthetist/orthotists technicians podiatrists physiotherapists occupational therapists and medical specialists across our centres.

At Peke Waihanga our work culture is down to Earth yet dynamic and continues to change and evolve to meet the needs of our service users. We value collaboration open communication and the ongoing development of all our staff. Our flexible non-hierarchical work environment ensures that every team member has a voice in delivering the best possible care for our patients.

Our clinicians have access to a range of suppliers and manufacturing optionsalong with access to inhouse innovations such as our silicone centre and product development team supporting you to provide the best possible patient outcomes.

As Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist you will:

• Undertake assessments of patients to clearly identify their needs and aspirations
• Empower and consult with your patients to clearly understand their individual goals and how
  they relate to their rehabilitation and lifestyle needs
• Actively participate in patient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings to appropriately
  prescribe prosthetic and orthotic devices and contribute to your patients rehabilitation plan
• Develop and deliver the most appropriate rehabilitation programme in conjunction with a
  multi-disciplinary team including external allied professionals
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary teamto make timely and appropriate referrals to provide a wraparound service to patients
• Prescribe and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices to enable patients to achieve their individual goals
• Champion your patients maximum prosthetic and orthotic usage by proactively modifying adjusting and repairing their device and integrating your individual service into the wider rehabilitation team
• Ensure clinical service decisions (including prescriptions) are supported by appropriate and timely clinical notes evidence-based assessment tools applications and plans which are all clearly documented.

Our benefits include:

• Supportive work environment with a commitment to the continuing professional development of our kaimahi
• Flexible work hours
• 23 days leave per year
• Free health checks and flu vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Uniform allowance

We are an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer and can support a Straight to Residence Visa for international applicants.

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Applications close 23 November 2025 (unless role filled earlier)

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