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ABOUT THIS ROLE | MŌ TĒNEI TŪRANGA

• 2x Fixed term positions – 12 months ending 6 October and 26 October 2026
• Waikato area

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s multidisciplinary Learning Support teams 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 support their children with the development of speech, language and communication.
• Working as part of trans-disciplinary teams where a child’s needs are complex

Salary range: $69,966 - $112,270 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

• a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Language Therapy or an equivalent that meets the requirements of the New Zealand Speech Language Therapists Association
• specialist knowledge of theory, research and practice related to speech language, child and human development, and learning and behaviour.
• the ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• the 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 ākonga (learners), whānau (families) and kaiako (teachers) across a diverse range of settings.
• the ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.
• a full drivers licence.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct