Graduate Physiotherapist Manawatu

Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.

By joining the Habit Health graduate programme youll be supported every step of the way as you build your skills confidence and clinical expertise. Working alongside experienced clinicians youll receive regular mentoring supervision and hands-on learning opportunities while gaining exposure to a diverse range of clients conditions and treatment approaches.

Our Graduate Programme is designed to help you thrive with structured professional development protected learning time and a supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely wants to see you succeed. Youll have the chance to learn ask questions try new things and grow your clinical confidence in a safe and collaborative environment.

We are are looking for candidates who wish to be based in either Fielding Palmerston North or Whanganui.

Your role in the programme

From day one youll make a real difference in peoples lives by helping them improve their health independence and wellbeing while laying the foundations for a rewarding and meaningful career with Habit Health. Youll work across a variety of rehabilitation services including:

• Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Functional rehabilitation
• ACC-funded services
• Pain management services

Youll work closely with clients to assess treat and support them on their rehabilitation journey while learning from experienced clinicians and contributing to our collaborative multidisciplinary teams.

Learning and development

At Habit Health the learning never stops! Youll benefit from:

• Dedicated graduate development support
• Regular clinical supervision
• Regional and national in-service training
• Multidisciplinary learning opportunities
• Ongoing professional development pathways
• Exposure to experienced clinicians across multiple disciplines

We encourage graduates to actively participate in team discussions case reviews and multidisciplinary meetings to strengthen their clinical knowledge and collaborative practice skills.

Were looking for graduates who are:

• Passionate about helping people achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes
• Eager to learn and develop their clinical skills
• Strong communicators who enjoy working with people
• Team players who value collaboration
• Curious proactive and committed to professional growth

To be considered for this opportunity youll hold a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equiv.) and be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. Youll also hold a current Annual Practising Certificate and have full working rights in New Zealand. Most importantly youll bring a passion for helping people achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and growing as a clinician.

Next steps

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to join a team and organisation that rewards your worth apply now! If you want to get in touch directly you can email Madison at

This role is only open to candidates who are either New Zealand citizens residents or have unconditional working rights without requiring sponsorship.