Lymphoedema Therapist or Registered Nurse

Location: District wide

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

A new exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse to join our team and support the delivery of a comprehensive Lymphoedema Service for patients with secondary (cancer-related) Lymphoedema.

Working alongside an experienced Expert Physiotherapist, and in collaboration with Oncology, Surgical, and Community Nursing Services, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, evidence-based care to support patients in managing their Lymphoedema and improving their quality of life.

This role is primarily clinical, involving the assessment, treatment, and education of patients with Lymphoedema, as well as providing advice and support to other health professionals involved in their care. You will contribute to ensuring care pathways are coordinated and patient-centred, with a strong focus on achieving equitable outcomes across our population.

As part of a developing service, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements and initiatives led by the Expert Physiotherapist, helping to shape a responsive and sustainable model of care.

This is a rewarding role for a clinician who values teamwork, innovation, and supporting patients to live well with Lymphoedema within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

About the Team/Service Location 

This role is based within our Allied Health Outpatient Team – a diverse group of Allied Health Professionals working across Wellington, Kenepuru, Kāpiti and Hutt Valley committed to improving equitable health outcomes in their clients. 

In addition to relationships within the Allied Health service this role will work in partnership with other key stakeholders including Oncology, Surgical Services and District Nursing services to support high quality clinical practice, agreed patient pathways and practice guidelines.

You will also have professional support from the relevant Professional Leader for your profession.

About you 

• Registered Professional: You are a registered Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse with a current APC.
• Clinical Expertise: You bring knowledge of, or an ability to develop clinical skills in Lymphoedema management, with well-developed clinical reasoning and a strong focus on patient care and best practice guidelines.
• Qualification: You hold or are willing to work towards a Level 2 Lymphoedema Management qualification (Australasian Lymphology Association–recognised) within your first year.
• Collaborative & Motivated: You’re a self-starter who enjoys working collaboratively, contributing ideas, and helping shape best practice alongside an experienced Specialist Physiotherapist.
• Equity & Quality Focused: You value high-quality, equitable care, contribute to service improvement and education, and take pride in making a difference for patients and whānau.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 5 November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.