Ministry of Education Northland

Speech Language Therapist

Full-time role in the Kaitaia office.

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support by:

• Working to understand the impact of children and young people’s speech and language difficulties in the context of their home, school and community
• Working closely with parents, caregivers, teachers and other specialists to help them support their children with the development of speech, language and communication skills
• Building and strengthening the capability of those who are best placed to support learning such as parents, teachers and whānau
• Providing high quality learning support in line with the practice framework He Pikorua guiding principles and content of the curricula delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand Home – He Pikorua (education.govt.nz)
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex 

Salary range

$69,966 - $118,450  per annum plus 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

To be successful you will need:

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy, or an equivalent that meets the requirements of the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association
• In-depth knowledge of theory, research and practice related to speech-language, child and human development and learning and behaviour
• Ability to translate professional knowledge into practical information
• Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga
• Fluency in Te Reo Māori is desirable
• A full clean driver’s licence
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct