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 looking for an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay.
This full-time role (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week) involving clinic-based work. The position is ideal for someone with a mix of MSK, pain and concussion experience. Full training and mentoring will be provided to help you grow in all areas.
In this role, you will:
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy
- Assess and treat clients with a variety of MSK, pain, concussion, and acute injuries.
- Collaborate with funders, employers, and your MDT colleagues
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case notes
- Contribute to team meetings and weekly CPD/in-service sessions
- Gain experience across a range of ACC contracts, including ICP, Pain, Concussion, Med Fees, and Training for Independence.
Benefits of joining TBI Health
The TBI Health Hawkes Bay team is an experienced interdisciplinary team with a vision of growth within the region. We are looking for a physiotherapist to join our team to ensure we continue to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation solution for our clients.
For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following on offer for you:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Access to a pool vehicle for community work if required, and laptop are provided
- Flexibility of hours and work locations
- Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross Insurance (working 20+ hours)
- Opportunities for career progression both locally and across New Zealand
- MDT meetings, in-services, literature reviews, and case studies
- Extensive internal training across all areas we work in
- Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
- Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications
- 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
This is a clinical role, so you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, along with a current practising certificate and indemnity insurance to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
You will have a minimum of four years’ clinical experience in New Zealand. Experience with ACC and other funded contracts is an advantage but not essential, as full orientation and ongoing training.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Strong clinical reasoning and confident decision-making
- Clear, concise report writing
- Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous learning
- A professional, positive, and proactive attitude
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
- Strong client focus and understanding of quality service delivery
- Awareness of what good customer service looks like in healthcare
- Willingness to learn and develop skills in ACC contract management
- Full and clean New Zealand driver's license
About the team
You’ll be joining a close-knit, multidisciplinary team based in Hastings, working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a psychologist, orthopaedic specialists, and clinic administrators.
We are committed to a culture of collaboration and respect, and we support each other both professionally and personally. Our team was recently awarded Top Clinic for TBI Health 2024/2025, and we continue to strive for excellence in delivering high-quality care to our diverse community.
We’re also deeply committed to cultural competence and building strong relationships with Māori health providers and local iwi to provide care that reflects the diverse needs of our region.
How to apply
Applications close 18th of April 2026
Please include a cover letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. All applications must be submitted via the online process.
For further information or enquires please contact the Clinic Manager Anna Socciarelli on 027 260 6427 or anna.socciarelli@tbihealth.co.nz
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will ensure that any diversity needs are supported throughout the process.
Please note: We will screen applications and invite suitable applicants for interviews before the advertised closing date. It is, therefore, likely that we may fill the role before the closing date. So, if you feel that our job advert is that unique work opportunity you have been looking for, please contact us as soon as possible to express interest in the role.
