MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

Full job description
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Outpatient Physiotherapist
Permanent, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, you will join our dynamic and collaborative outpatient team based at Hawke’s Bay Hospital. This role offers the chance to work across a wide spectrum of conditions including acute injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, ACC trauma, hydrotherapy, and the assessment of hip and knee arthritis for surgical consideration. You will work alongside Advanced Practitioners with access to full training, supervision and mentoring opportunities in a friendly and forward-thinking department.

This position differs from private practice with its strong focus on equity and health outcomes for the Hawke’s Bay community. You will provide patient-centred, culturally safe care and be supported to grow in specialist areas such as Hand Therapy or Women’s Health.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants, and wider multidisciplinary staff take pride in partnering with patients and whānau to provide high-quality, holistic care. We value equity, connection, and professional development, and are part of a health system undergoing transformative and meaningful change.


As a Physiotherapist, you will bring clinical expertise, compassion, and a commitment to quality care.

New Zealand registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate
Experience in musculoskeletal and/or outpatient physiotherapy preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Passionate about continuous learning and professional development
Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent
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.

How to Apply


We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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