Physiotherapist Team Coordinator - Musculoskeletal & Paediatrics

About the role

Christchurch Hospital is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist Team Coordinator for its Musculoskeletal & Acute Paediatric (MSKP) cluster. The role provides day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of physiotherapy services across Orthopaedics, the Emergency Department and Paediatrics, supporting staff wellbeing and development and contributing to service improvement and strategic planning alongside the wider allied health leadership team. It is a full-time permanent position (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week).

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination and operational oversight for physiotherapists in Orthopaedics, ED and Paediatrics.
• Support staff with clinical guidance, supervision and professional development.
• Facilitate team communication and workforce planning.
• Oversee service delivery to ensure patient flow, safety and high-quality clinical care.
• Work with clinical managers, senior clinicians and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and innovation across the MSKP cluster.
• Give input into recruitment, induction and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain a portion of clinical practice aligned with expertise and service needs.
• Contribute to weekend and on-call rosters.

Required profile

• Significant clinical experience in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, paediatric or acute care settings.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Ability to manage teams, navigate change and support staff in busy clinical environments.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to equitable, patient-centred care.
• Understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply its principles in the role.

The team sits within a cluster of around 20 physiotherapists and is part of the physiotherapy leadership team. Applications are made through the online careers portal by 17 November 2026.