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We work in partnership with our communities, general practices and other health providers to provide services and support to improve the health and wellbeing of people in our communities, all while aiming to make Canterbury the best place to receive and provide care.
Working with our communities means being committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in a bicultural manner to improve equitable access and outcomes for Māori. We’re committed to improving equitable access and outcomes for Pacific, CALD, LGBTQI+ and other priority populations.
That includes recognizing the importance of diversity and we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive working environment. We want our people to reflect our communities and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
This role is in the Community Respiratory Service team, part of the sector-wide Integrated Respiratory Service which comprises tertiary, secondary and community services for people with or at risk of lung disease.

The role is for an experienced physiotherapist who will deliver Better Breathing Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes across Canterbury. You will be part of the Community Respiratory team and participate in delivering pulmonary rehabilitation as well as contributing to strategic planning and service design.
You will also support the ongoing development of community exercise groups, working with volunteers to provide appropriate exercise in a train-the-trainer model.
The role is part-time, 20 hours per week. Better Breathing Programmes are run weekdays throughout the year and there will be some district travel involved (e.g., Rangiora, Ashburton) but the role is based at Pegasus Health in Christchurch, New Zealand.