Physiotherapy Assistant

At Oceania Healthcare, we believe in building communities where people can live their best lives. As one of New Zealand’s leading aged care and retirement village providers, we are committed to delivering high-quality care and meaningful experiences for our residents.

We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate part time Physiotherapy Assistant to join our team at Palm Grove in Christchurch. About The Role Working under the guidance of a Registered Physiotherapist, you will support the delivery of physiotherapy programmes that enhance residents’ mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older people.

What you’ll be doing: This position forms a part of the physiotherapy team and is responsible for implementing physio treatment plans with residents under supervision.

The key purpose of the role is to undertake physio treatment and assist with all aspects of the physio service under the direction and supervision of the physiotherapist.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a healthcare, aged care, or rehabilitation setting (preferred)
• Qualification in Physiotherapy Assistance, Rehabilitation Assistance, or similar (advantageous)
• A genuine passion for supporting older people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisational skills

Why join Oceania? At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.
• We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.

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