Clinical Manager Physiotherapy
Clinical Manager Physiotherapy
- Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui
- Permanent 1 FTE - 40 hours per week
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.
Nga Uaratanga | Our Values- Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
- Kotahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
- Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
- Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whanau choice.
About the Role
About the Team/Service/ Location
Whanganui physiotherapy department is a dynamic team consisting of inpatient, outpatient and community physiotherapists and allied health assistants working across a range of specialities and services including acute medical, surgical and neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal and community outpatients.We strive for inter-disciplinary care, working closely with our MDT colleagues to ensure streamlined patient/whanau-centred care.
This is a great opportunity for a senior physiotherapist to lead operational management of our physiotherapy team and professional practice of physiotherapy staff across the organisation.
You will represent, empower and facilitate development of physiotherapists within the organisation across all service delivery groups.
This role will report to the Associate Director of Allied Health Scientific and Technical (ADAHST) in the Primary and Community services team.
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About you
We are looking for highly motivated and hard-working people with a positive attitude to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you will have:
Essential:
- Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and current APC.
- A minimum of 5 years' physiotherapy experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence both within and outside your profession.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Passionate and dynamic advocate for the physiotherapy profession. * Working knowledge of operational management procedures
- Commitment to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and Whanau Ora principles
Highly Desirable:
- Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma or other relevant post graduate qualification.
- Networks locally, regionally or nationally.
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 23 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or Kirstin Glasgow, ADAHST on Kirstin.glasgow@wdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.