At Peke Waihanga we have an innovative and collaborative work environment, where new ideas are valued, and ongoing learning and development is encouraged! Our team culture is down to earth yet dynamic, with ongoing evolution of the services that we provide.
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 have a new vacancy for a Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist in our Wellington Centre. This role will work across both prosthetics and orthotics, and you will have the opportunity to be part of the growth and development of our orthotic service in the Central region. Therefore, we are seeking a highly motivated clinician who is patient focussed with a positive outlook!
Along with strong clinical experience, the ideal applicant for this role will have the ability to do some technical work if required. You will need to be competent in managing your own workflow with in a set budge, and have an interest in using CAD technology to create prosthetic and orthotic devices.
As Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist you will connect with our team of prosthetist/orthotists, physios, technicians and medical specialists, and have an integral role in providing a world class service to our patients.
Some of your responsibilities will be:
• 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
The ideal candidate will have excellent relationship building/communication skills, along with the following skillset (aligned to our strategic objectives), and a genuine interest in helping Peke Waihanga achieve these objectives:
- Service – to prescribe and fit orthotic devices to enable patients to achieve their individual goals. Actively participate in patient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings to appropriately prescribe orthotic devices and contribute to your patient’s rehabilitation plan.
- Expert Workforce –a degree in prosthetics and orthotics or equivalent, with demonstrated relevant experience as an Orthotist.
- R&D/Technology – a passion for embracing technology and research to improve the patient experience and outcomes for patients; and a strong desire to continually improve processes and standards to gain operational efficiencies.
- Equity – a desire to provide patients with access to technology and service based on need.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and progressive organisation. Some of our staff 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
Apply
Please use the ‘Apply’ button. Applications close 3 April 2026 (unless role filled earlier)
For further information/job description email careers@nzals.conz
