Overview

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB.

Nelson Community team

  • Work alongside clients throughout their health journey
  • Location: Richmond Health Hub in our fun and friendly Community Physiotherapy team
  • Fixed-term for 12 months
  • Part-time position (0.5 FTE), 40 hours per fortnight

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

The Allied Health team, based in the Richmond Health Hub, provides services to the Nelson and Tasman community. A key focus of our team is working towards equity in Te Tau Ihu. We are looking for a clinician who has a genuine passion for working with clients in the community and values being part of a multi-disciplinary team.

This position is 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE), Monday to Friday. Hours will be within 8am – 4.30pm and can be discussed with the Team Leader. It is fixed-term for a period of 12 months.

The salary for this position is $85,992 per annum pro rata of the Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical MECA.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will be a NZ Registered Physiotherapist with comprehensive clinical assessment and problem-solving skills with the experience and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. You will have excellent communication skills to liaise with health professionals and health agencies.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

We are a proactive team providing the highest standard of care for our clients, while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. Our teams pride themselves on being friendly and supportive – working with clients to promote, encourage and enable their health, well-being and independence.

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

You will have the opportunity to apply your physiotherapy skills to making a real difference to people’s lives. At Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that’s innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and is passionate about caring for our community. We do great work, and we need a great team to help us deliver.

The Nelson/Tasman region is one of New Zealand’s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Diane Scott – Team Leader Community Allied Health Services on Diane.Scott@nmdhb.govt.nz

Apply now, it’s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

N23-273.

Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.

Please apply online: https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Community-Physiotherapist/Nelson-Hospital/19677

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About Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.