Physiotherapist - Amputee Rehabilitation

Peke Waihanga has a vacancy for a full-time Physiotherapist (30 - 40 hours per week) to work across our prosthetic and orthotic centres in Tauranga.

The vision of Peke Waihanga is “independent and productive lives for the people we care for.” We are a national provider leading the way in prosthetic, orthotic, and rehabilitation services across New Zealand, combining expertise in clinical care, fabrication, product development, and peer support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated and highly skilled team within a fun and supportive work environment. Our employee benefits include 23 days annual leave per year, free health checks and flu vaccinations, health insurance discounts, up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution and professional development opportunities.

About the Role
In this role you will work as part of an expert, interdisciplinary team to provide physiotherapy support to our patients receiving prosthetic and orthotic services.  The successful candidate will work with a wide socio-economic range of patients, on all aspects of post amputation care of the stump(s) through to the fitting and use of artificial limbs. You will attend clinics, obtain and relay information pertinent to the patient’s care and be involved in team decisions regarding on-going care. 

The successful applicant will also play a key role in helping Peke Waihanga develop and establish rehabilitation services for our orthotic patients—ensuring these patients have access to a coordinated and proactive rehab pathway.

The Tauranga prosthetic and orthotic teams provide a welcoming and supportive environment, where you will collaborate with and learn from experts in their field!

You will receive:

• Extensive support and training in prosthetic and orthotic devices and amputee rehabilitation
• Strong professional development opportunities
• Regular collaboration with our national rehabilitation team through collaboration calls, hui, and training events
• The opportunity to shape and improve rehabilitation support for orthotic service users

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a confident communicator and collaborative team player
• Has a keen interest in prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation
• Is enthusiastic about service development and improving patient access to care
• Has experience or interest in developing rehab pathways for diverse populations

You’ll also bring the following strengths aligned to our strategic themes:

• Service – Passionate about delivering high-quality care and working collaboratively with healthcare providers to improve coordination of patient support.
• Expert Workforce – Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand, with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• R&D/Technology – Embraces new technology and research to enhance care quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Equity – Committed to supporting equitable access to services based on patient needs.

If you are solutions-focused, positive, and ready to be part of a forward-thinking and progressive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Click on the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter.

For further information or a job description, email careers@nzals.co.nz

Applications close 25 August, unless role is filled prior.