Senior Physiotherapist

TBI Health began in 2001 with a clear purpose: to support individuals experiencing pain, injury, or illness. Our partnership with Southern Cross in 2016 marked an important step in our journey, and we are now proud to be fully owned by Southern Cross. Together, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right help, at the right time, so they can get back on track and live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

We are known to offer an attractive work environment to support staff wellbeing and growth. Our current focus is to continue our work on introducing new services for our staff to become involved in and ultimately, help enhance their careers.

It is also important to TBI Health to continue having an equity focused workplace culture where staff feel supported, enriched, & valued. As a NZ owned company, we position ourselves as a Te Tiriti partner and have an ongoing commitment to health equity for Māori. Join us on this transformational journey of delivering tailored and quality healthcare service which meets the needs of our diverse Aotearoa.

About the mahi (role)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our growing Hospital and Community Rehabilitation team in Wellington. This is a full-time role offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work within a highly experienced interdisciplinary team.

With comprehensive training and support, you will deliver a broad range of community-based and private hospital physiotherapy services. The role offers flexibility to manage your own diary, with administration and documentation able to be completed from home—supporting a healthy work–life balance.

You will provide services under a range of ACC contracts (including Training for Independence, SRNA, SOLORA, and Concussion) as well as private community work. You’ll work toward achievable KPIs that reflect quality client outcomes and professional development.

This role reports to the Regional Hospital and Community Services Manager and is an integral part of both the Wellington multidisciplinary team and the National Hospital and Community Rehabilitation Team. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the Wellington region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing private and ACC-funded physiotherapy assessments
• Delivering client-centred treatment, rehabilitation, and education in community settings
• Providing physiotherapy services within private hospitals
• Delivering patient assessments, treatment, and manual handling training for staff in aged care facilities and private hospitals
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as GPs, specialists, and ACC to support rehabilitation outcomes
• Completing documentation and administrative tasks remotely
• Contributing to the growth and development of TBI Health’s community rehabilitation services in Wellington
• Working collaboratively within a supportive, experienced team
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care while meeting service KPIs

Benefits of joining TBI Health

The TBI Health Wellington team is well-established, experienced, and highly supportive. In return for your passion and commitment to our vision and values, we offer:

• A car, mobile phone and laptop are provided as part of the role.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• There is also opportunity to grow into supervision, training and quality roles.
• Annual contribution to career development which can be used to attend conferences and continue post-graduate studies.
• Comprehensive internal training programmes are available to help you grow and develop your career!
• Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
• Subsidised Health Insurance with Southern Cross (working 20 or more hours)
• Great company-wide reward and recognition initiatives.
• Birthday leave (must be employed 20 or more hours to qualify).
• Annual Wellbeing Allowance - currently valued at $250 (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)

About you

The ideal candidate will be someone who has a great attitude and shares our vision and values.

The applicant requires a minimum of 4-years clinical experience.

Substantial orientation, training and support will be provided.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A genuine interest in the area of hospital and community rehab
• A strong work ethic
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A desire to achieve clinical excellence
• Very good organisational and communication skills
• An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• An awareness of how to provide top quality customer service
• A commitment to professional development
• A current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand, Professional Body Membership, and Indemnity Insurance
• Current full clean driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree or above qualification

How to apply

Applications close 7th of February 2026.

Please submit your application online and include a cover letter. All correspondence will be treated as strictly confidential. Applications sent directly via email will not be considered for shortlisting.

For further information or a coffee and a chat about the role please contact the Lower North Island Regional Manager Suba Len on 027 260 3443 or [email protected].

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria. If you are successful in progressing to interview stage, you will have the opportunity to let us know of any cultural or other diversity needs so we can support you appropriately.

Please note: Applications may be reviewed, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date. The role may be filled before applications close, so we encourage you to apply early.