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)
Are you a new graduate physiotherapist ready to take your first professional step in a supportive and dynamic environment? TBI Health’s Wellington Hospital and Community team is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated physiotherapist to join our growing team.
This is a full-time role that offers a variety of community-based and private hospital experiences, including rostered weekend work – the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple settings early in your career.
You will join a supportive team of 10, including vestibular physiotherapists, community physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a neuropsychologist, team leader, and manager. This position has arisen due to a physio relocating overseas, providing an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment.
The role will include:
Complete private and ACC-funded physiotherapy assessments.
Provide patient education, training, treatment, and rehabilitation in a variety of community settings.
Deliver physiotherapy and manual handling training sessions for staff in aged care facilities and private hospitals.
Provide physiotherapy services for private and ACC patients in private hospitals (Boulcott and Southern Cross).
Contribute to the growth and development of TBI Health’s community assessment and rehabilitation services in Wellington.
You’ll report to the Regional Hospital and Community Services Manager and be a key member of both the Wellington multi-disciplinary team and the National Hospital and Community Rehabilitation Team. Administration and documentation tasks can be completed from home, with flexibility across the Wellington region.
Benefits of joining TBI Health
The TBI Health Wellington team is a well-developed, experienced, and supportive team.
For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following to offer you:
A car, mobile phone and laptop are provided as part of the role.
Competitive salary
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
The ideal candidate is someone who has a great attitude, shares our vision and values, and is a recent physiotherapy graduate (0–2 years’ experience). Substantial orientation, training, and support will be provided.
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 NZ driver’s license
Bachelor’s degree or above qualification
How to apply
Applications close 6th of June 2026
Please include a covering letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. All applications must be submitted via the online process; applications received 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 all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any diversity or cultural needs so we can support you through the interview process.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and the role could be filled before the closing date – get in touch soon if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for!
