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.
Job Description
About the mahi (role)
This vacancy has arisen due to internal movement into a management role.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Physiotherapist with experience in vestibular rehabilitation to join our Hospital and Community team. This role offers flexibility, including the ability to manage your own diary and complete administration tasks from home, supporting a healthy work–life balance.
You will be a key member of our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, delivering services under ACC contracts (Training for Independence and Concussion) as well as private vestibular work. You will work towards achievable KPIs that reflect quality care and ongoing professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver vestibular rehabilitation, including patient education, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, in both clinic and community settings
Liaise with external partners such as specialists, GPs, and ACC to support client rehabilitation
Work collaboratively within a supportive and experienced interdisciplinary team
Maintain high standards of client care while meeting service KPIs
Provide supervision and mentoring to junior vestibular physiotherapists and physiotherapy students
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 may be based anywhere in the Wellington region.
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:
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)
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You will be someone who demonstrates a great attitude and aligns with our vision and values. You will have a minimum of five years’ experience in vestibular rehabilitation. Substantial orientation, training, and support will be provided.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A genuine interest in vestibular, hospital, and community rehabilitation
A strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude
A desire to achieve clinical excellence
Excellent organisational and communication skills
The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
An understanding of how to provide high-quality customer service
A strong commitment to ongoing professional development
A current practising certificate in New Zealand, professional body membership, and indemnity insurance
A current full, clean driver’s licence
A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Physiotherapy
How to apply
Applications close 15th 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 suba.len@tbihealth.co.nz.
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.
