As one of New Zealand’s leading health service providers, our vision is ‘independent lives for the people we care for’. As well as being the country’s largest provider of prosthetics, we have a significant focus on rehabilitation and provide a ‘wrap around service’, working collaboratively with other health providers to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
We are seeking a Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist to join our highly skilled, dedicated, and supportive team in Auckland. In this role you will connect with our team of prosthetist/orthotists, technicians, podiatrists, physios, OTs, nurses, life coach, support staff and medical specialists. Our flexible and non-hierarchical work environment means that all these team members have a voice in our patients care.
At Peke Waihanga our work culture is down to Earth yet dynamic and continues to change and evolve to meet the needs of our service users. We value collaboration, open communication and the ongoing development of all our staff.
Job Description
Our clinicians have access to a range of suppliers and manufacturing options, meaning you can choose the best options for your patient. You will have easy access to inhouse innovations such as our silicone centre and product development team, supporting you to provide the best possible patient outcomes.
As Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist you will:
Undertake assessments of patients to clearly identify their needs and aspirations
Empower and consult with your patients to clearly understand their individual goals and how
they relate to their rehabilitation and lifestyle needs
Actively participate in patient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings to appropriately
prescribe prosthetic and orthotic devices and contribute to your patient’s rehabilitation plan
Develop and deliver the most appropriate rehabilitation programme in conjunction with a
multi-disciplinary team including external allied professionals
Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist / Nurse to make timely
and appropriate referrals to provide a “wraparound” service to patients
Prescribe, and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices to enable patients to achieve their individual goals
Champion your patient’s maximum prosthetic and orthotic usage by proactively modifying,
adjusting and repairing their device and integrating your individual service into the wider rehabilitation team
Ensure clinical service decisions, (including prescriptions) are supported by appropriate and timely clinical notes, evidence-based assessment tools, applications and plans which are all clearly documented in Maanaki
Desired Skills and Experience
Our benefits include:
Supportive work environment with a commitment to the continuing professional development of our kaimahi
Flexible work hours
23 days leave per year
Free health checks and flu vaccinations and health insurance discounts
Up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
Uniform allowance
We are an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer and can support a ‘Straight to Residence Visa’ for international applicants.
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Please send your application via the ‘Apply’ button
Applications close 28 July 2025 (unless role filled earlier)
Visit our website to find out more about us, and email careers@nzals.co.nz to request the job expectation/position description for this role.
