Clinical Orthotist - Whangarei

• Orthotics Department, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week
• Includes participation in the Stat day on-call roster
• A diverse case load, covering all ages across acute, outpatients and community settings

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As an Orthotist, you will provide Orthotic services to patients of Health New Zealand – Te Tai Tokerau in any clinical area. You will deliver safe, effective, and innovative care that is person- and whānau-centred, with a focus on meaningful outcomes. As an Orthotist, you will work within a multi-disciplinary framework, where the majority of your working time is patient related. 

Orthotic supports provide assistance in rehabilitation and in the management of disabilities. The purpose of an orthotic support is to prevent or correct abnormality, to assist or restore function or to immobilize joints, limbs or muscles or to aid healing. The service provides a range of braces and supports from head to toe, accommodative footwear and foot supports and is available to all Northland residents and visitors to Northland.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team works from our Orthotics department based within Whangarei hospital which contains 2 fabrication workshops.  We work across the wards, ED, Theatres, outpatient departments and the community, providing services to those in acute need as well as longer term conditions.  We have strong relationships and work closely with podiatry, Child health and our orthopaedic colleagues to name just a few.

The Whangārei Hospital Orthotic Department currently has 2 very experienced Orthotists and an assistant, we are looking to replace our third Orthotist position. 

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About you

As an Orthotist, you will bring your excellent communication and organisational skills and have a strong commitment to ccontinuous quality improvement.

In addition, you will have:

·         Recognised tertiary degree or diploma based Orthotic qualification

• Accreditation Certificate from the NZ Orthotics Association.
• Full Accredited Membership of the Orthotist Association of New Zealand
• Computer literacy: Word, Outlook and relevant clinical programs.

·         Current drivers’ licence

• 2-3 years’ experience in a variety of clinical areas is desired

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.