Physiology jobs

Palmerston North

1.0 FTE, Permanent

About us:

At THINK Hauora we are committed to enhancing health and wellbeing within all communities, including Māori, Pasifika, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities, across our rohe. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our vision of Connecting Communities for Wellbeing.

THINK Hauora is committed to honouring Te Tīriti o Waitangi to improve Hauora outcomes for the communities we serve.

We are looking for a passionate Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our team and help deliver proactive, community-based programmes that support people living with long-term conditions.

About the opportunity:

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work directly with individuals, whānau, and communities to support meaningful and sustainable lifestyle change.

You’ll deliver tailored physical activity programmes and provide education that empowers people to better manage their health - often working in-home or in community settings to reduce barriers to access.

You will also work closely with general practices and other health providers to support integrated, high-quality care across the region.

What you will do:

• Deliver individual and group-based physical activity programmes for people with long-term conditions
• Undertake clinical assessments, monitoring and evaluation of clients
• Support the In-Home Strength and Balance Programme
• Provide education and advice to clients, whānau, and health professionals
• Work collaboratively with General Practice teams and other providers to improve health outcomes
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement initiatives
• Promote equitable access to services, particularly for Māori and priority populations

About you:

We are looking for someone who is motivated, community-focused and passionate about supporting people to make a positive lifestyle changes.

You will have:

• A relevant qualification in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field
• Experience delivering exercise prescription and lifestyle interventions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse populations
• The ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• A full, clean driver’s licence

Highlights of Working with Us

At THINK Hauora you will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about delivering primary health care to our region and making a positive impact to our communities. Working for THINK Hauora will provide genuine opportunity to contribute to the quality and wellbeing of our rohe.

Our staff benefits include:

• Competitive base salary
• Professional Development opportunities
• Annual flu vaccinations
• EAP (employment assistance programme)
• All staff receive 10 days sick leave per annum after three-months' continuous service
• We enjoy casual-dress Fridays

To apply for this role, please Apply Now .

We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, so please don’t delay…we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as suitable candidates may be contacted before the listing closes.

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