Lead Physiotherapist/Health Team Lead The Royal New Zealand Ballet • Join a leading, national arts organisation. • Supportive, dynamic environment with opportunity to learn & grow. • A genuine opportunity to influence our organisation with your ideas. Unique chance to join our health team and make an impact on Aotearoa New Zealand's cultural community. The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a company of dynamic dancers from diverse backgrounds and presents a repertoire of classic and contemporary works across Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. We're currently looking for a permanent full time Lead Physiotherapist, based in our Wellington premises, reporting to the Artistic Director. This is a non-touring role, although some travel may be required. In this role, you will lead all aspects regarding physiotherapy for all dancers at RNZB. You will be responsible for ensuring injury prevention and management services are delivered to a consistently high standard in an efficient and safe manner. Day to day you'll be responsible for: Lead RNZB's Health Team with regular meetings, and further development of any team protocols, referral pathways and policy work as required. Dancer injury prevention and physical maintenance programmes. Input into load management of the dancers. Observing class and rehearsals to better inform load management. Dancer injury management, including administration of all dancer injuries. Liaison with and referral to all practitioners involved in dancers' acute injury management and subsequent rehabilitation. Developing general and individual dancer injury protocols as required. Understanding of the ACC claims process relating to acute injury and/or gradual process situations. ACC claim lodgement and invoicing from software provided by the RNZB. Liaise with relevant Sports Doctors and Orthopaedic surgeons for efficient and effective management of dancers' injuries. Liaise with RNZB Rehearsal Directors and all members of the RNZB Health Team. Ordering of stock required for physiotherapy services for the dancers. Some flexibility around Saturdays when company is performing at the St James. Ability to be on call when company is performing at the St James. To fully embrace RNZB's Nga Matapono - Organisational Values which leads us on our commitment to Te Tiriti and understanding our role as a national organisation here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Other reasonable responsibilities as requested. Who and what are we looking for? A DIP Phys or BPhy (or overseas industry equivalent) is essential. A minimum of 5 years' practical experience. Excellent manual therapy skills for all parts of the body. Experience with musculoskeletal injuries; diagnosis, referrals, and rehab management. Acupuncture and dry needling experience and ability to integrate these into treatments would be beneficial. Excellent communicator. Good clinical reasoning. Expert advice on load modification for ballet dancers throughout an injury. Ability to progress treatments and rehabilitation appropriately. An empathetic approach to ballet dancers. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Familiarity with responsibilities under the Privacy Act 2020 and the Privacy Principles. Some knowledge of ballet vocabulary and its relationship to physical movement would be beneficial. What we offer: Ticket perks to our performances. Flexible working environment. Discounted gym membership. Investment in your personal career development and training. Being part of a globally recognised arts organisation, making a significant impact on Aotearoa New Zealand's cultural community. Come and join us: To find out more and apply, please visit rnzb.org.nz or email ****** . Applications close 31 October 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr