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 have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated

Senior Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our Auckland

Well At Work team. This is a dynamic, community-based role with a varied caseload spanning ACC Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS), early intervention, and private vocational services - no two days are the same.

Enjoy the best of both worlds: autonomy in your day-to-day work, alongside strong support from a collaborative team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Vocational Consultants.

You’ll report to the Regional Vocational Services Manager and play a key role within both our Auckland Interdisciplinary Team and the National Vocational Network. Work flexibly across Auckland, with the option to complete administrative tasks from home - helping you achieve true work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vocational assessments for ACC-funded, early intervention, and private clients to enable safe and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
• Deliver client education, rehabilitation, and work-focused interventions across a variety of workplace settings.
• Coordinate return-to-work programmes, including workplace assessments, job task analysis, and liaison with employers, case managers, and healthcare providers.
• Provide workplace education and training in manual handling, injury prevention, and ergonomics.
• Support the development and promotion of vocational rehabilitation services across Auckland, building strong relationships with employers and key stakeholders.

Benefits Of Joining TBI Health

At TBI Health, we're passionate about helping our people thrive. You'll join a supportive organisation that values collaboration, professional development, innovation, and delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.

In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer:

• A car, mobile phone and laptop are provided as part of the role.
• Competitive Salary + Bonuses.
• Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross (must be employed 20 or more hours to qualify).
• Flexible work hours.
• Comprehensive internal training programmes to help you grow and develop your career.
• Annual contribution to career development which can be used to attend conferences and continue post graduate studies.
• Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates diversity of its people.
• Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
• Due to our size and spread, there are opportunities for career progression either locally or in other areas of NZ.
• Birthday leave (must be employed 20 or more hours to qualify).
• Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience, ideally in vocational rehabilitation, occupational health, or return-to-work services. A post-graduate qualification in occupational health or vocational rehabilitation is desirable, and we welcome applicants who are willing to work toward one.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• A registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate (APC), professional body membership and indemnity insurance.
• Experienced in managing vocational caseloads and coordinating return-to-work programmes.
• Confident engaging with employers, ACC, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, meet KPIs, and deliver quality outcomes.
• Skilled in clinical IT systems and producing high-quality vocational reports.
• A proactive team player who can also work autonomously.
• Committed to client-centred care and ongoing professional development.
• Holder of a full, clean NZ driver’s licence and willing to travel across the region.

How To Apply

Applications close 4th of July 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. Applications received directly via email may not be considered for shortlisting.

For a chat about the role, contact

Caroline Couldwell at 027 245 6608 or ***email_hidden***.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If successful, please inform us of any cultural or other diversity needs to support you during the interview process.

Please note: We may screen and invite suitable applicants for interviews before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.