Podiatrist
Tamaki Health · Auckland
Podiatrist
Location: South Auckland and wider Auckland region
Hours: Permanent | Flexible Hours Available
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About the Role
We are seeking a passionate Podiatrist to join our growing team, providing high-quality podiatry services across our network of community-based clinics.
This is a permanent opportunity with flexible hours available, depending on the successful candidate. The role will involve travelling between satellite clinic locations, primarily across South Auckland, as we continue to expand and develop our podiatry services.
Whether you are a new graduate ready to begin your professional journey or an experienced Podiatrist looking for your next opportunity, this role offers the chance to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment while making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities.
As part of our Podiatry team, you will support patients with a wide range of foot health needs, helping to improve mobility, prevent complications, and promote long-term wellbeing. You will work closely with patients living with diabetes and other high-risk conditions, delivering preventative care and education that helps people stay healthy and active.
Working alongside General Practitioners, Nurses, Health Improvement Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, you will contribute to a collaborative model of care focused on improving health outcomes and supporting patients to live healthier lives.
What You Will Do
As a valued member of the team, you will:
- Deliver high-quality podiatry assessments, treatments, and management plans.
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of foot and lower limb conditions.
- Complete diabetic foot assessments and support high-risk foot care programmes.
- Provide patient education on preventative foot care, footwear, and self-management strategies.
- Support patients to improve their mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.
- Collaborate with General Practitioners, Nurses, and Allied Health professionals to deliver coordinated and holistic care.
- Support the development and clinical oversight of Foot Care Assistants where required.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, ACC claims, and reporting requirements.
- Promote equitable healthcare outcomes through culturally safe and patient-centred practice.
- Uphold professional, clinical, health and safety, and privacy standards.
What You Will Bring
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Current registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
- ACC provider registration, or eligibility to obtain registration.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A commitment to delivering patient-centred and culturally safe care.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A full New Zealand driver's licence and willingness to travel between clinic locations as required.
- Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.
We welcome applications from both new graduate and experienced Podiatrists.
The following would be advantageous:
Experience within primary care, community health, or multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
Knowledge of diabetes management and high-risk foot care.
Experience using MedTech Evolution or similar patient management systems.
About the Team
Our Podiatry team is committed to improving foot health outcomes through preventative care, education, and evidence-based treatment. Working across a variety of community settings, our clinicians support patients to maintain mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing.
As part of Tāmaki Health, one of New Zealand's largest privately owned primary healthcare groups, you'll join an organisation dedicated to delivering accessible, community-focused healthcare and improving health outcomes for the diverse populations we serve.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ongoing learning, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Clinical support and mentorship from experienced Podiatrists.
- The opportunity to develop expertise in diabetes management, high-risk foot care, and community podiatry.
- The opportunity to work across a variety of community-based clinics and patient populations.
- Professional indemnity insurance and Annual Practising Certificate costs covered.
- A meaningful role helping patients maintain mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing.
If you are passionate about improving foot health, preventing complications, and helping people lead healthier lives, we would love to hear from you.
Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of clinical experience, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team where your expertise will make a genuine difference in the community.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications.
Join our growing Podiatry team and help improve foot health, mobility, and wellbeing across Auckland communities while developing your clinical expertise.More jobs at Tamaki Health · Healthcare & Care jobs in Auckland