Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor at APM Group

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Exercise Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Program Design, Patient Monitoring, Interpersonal Communication, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, First Aid, Group Session Delivery

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description Burnham Military Camp | Canterbury Join APM Workcare and help injured military personnel return to peak performance. APM Workcare is seeking a motivated and experienced Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor to join our team at Burnham Military Camp, located just south of Rolleston and only 30 minutes from central Christchurch. This is a unique opportunity to work within a high-performance military environment, supporting the rehabilitation and recovery of New Zealand Defence Force personnel. This is a Contracting role, offering part time hours between 15 – 20 hours per week. About the Role Working alongside an experienced Physical Training Instructor and a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will deliver evidence-based rehabilitation programs for injured soldiers. The role focuses primarily on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, while also providing exposure to broader rehabilitation areas including cardiovascular, cancer, and neurological rehabilitation. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging group-based rehabilitation sessions Design and implement individualised exercise programs Actively participate in and demonstrate exercises, including running-based activities Monitor progress and adapt programs to optimise recovery outcomes Collaborate closely with physiotherapists and the wider clinical team About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A Degree in Sport & Exercise Science (or equivalent qualification) Proven experience in exercise rehabilitation Current First Aid certification Strong ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Confidence in a physically demanding, performance-focused environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Why Join APM Workcare? Work in a unique military rehabilitation setting Be part of a close-knit and supportive team Make a meaningful difference in the recovery of injured service personnel Gain exposure to a diverse range of rehabilitation disciplines Receive a competitive remuneration package Apply Now If you're passionate about exercise rehabilitation and want to work in a rewarding, high-performance environment, we'd love to hear from you. Application close 17 August 2026. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact [email protected] Site Address: Part Of Level 1 (north)324 Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL, NZ, 8013 Job Function Group: Health Job Function: Vocational Consultant Employment Type: Part Time

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation programs and individualised exercise plans for injured military personnel. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to monitor progress and optimise recovery outcomes.