• Part-time, 28 hour per week (0.7FTE) opportunity based at our purpose-built Burwood Hospital campus
• Provide comprehensive assessment, evaluations and treatments across our Older Person's Health and Rehabilitation teams
• Registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board and current APC is essential

Our Purpose: Why we do it

When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you're part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

The Team: What we do

We're seeking a passionate and enthusiastic New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist to join us at the Burwood Campus as part of our wider Older Person's Health and Rehabilitation Service! You'll be joining a large multidisciplinary team who are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our community. We're a supportive collegial team who are committed to continued professional development.

This is a permanent position based within our Older Persons Mental Health team working 28hrs per week across Monday - Friday.

The Role: Where you fit in

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing physiotherapy support to existing staff to meet the demands of increased patient loads in all areas of older person's rehabilitation;
• Carrying out effective patient assessment, evaluation and treatments in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice;
• Formulating treatment interventions to meet individual needs in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team;
• Effective communication with other members of the physiotherapy team and appropriate delegation to our therapy assistants.

Your skills will include:

• The ability to hit the ground running with the energy and passion to deliver a high standard of care to patients;
• The ability to develop a close working relationship with physiotherapy assistants and the wider physiotherapy team;
• 18+ months post-qualification, ideally in older persons health;
• It is essential that you are a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current practicing certificate to be considered for this role.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi

Putting people at the heart of all we do

Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.

Belonging Here: Becoming part of our story

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.

If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise.

Apply for this position via our application process. Please note, we only accept applications submitted online. If you'd like more information about this position, please contact

Canterbury District Health Board