Lay summary
This research seeks to document the intrinsic drivers that influence retention using a bottom-up approach, with the largest Allied Health profession working within Te Whatu Ora, and provide evidence that can best inform the national Health Workforce Strategy. Currently the physiotherapy workforce is deemed to be at a critical level, with workforce retention identified as contributing to the issue. With the momentum of health service reform and the focus on health workforce crisis, now is the opportunity act and undertake high quality research that is pertinent to New Zealand’s unique circumstances and population.