Speech Language Therapist

at  Ministry of Education NZ

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

As a Speech Language Therapist within Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | the Ministry of Education you will:

• Work to understand the impact of the child’s speech and language difficulties in the context of their home, school and community.
• Work closely with parents, caregivers, teachers and other specialists to help children and young people with the development of speech and language skills.
• Talk to the adults in a child’s life to find out about a child or young person’s overall development and behaviour so they can identify what their individual communication needs are.
• Interpret, apply research findings, and contribute towards research agendas and policy development.
• Provide peer supervision and make decisions in accordance with the Ministry’s policies and delegations framework

You will also have the following Essential Qualifications:

• 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.
• To be eligible to be a member of the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association

ABOUT THIS ROLE | MŌ TĒNEI TŪRANGA

This is a full time position based at our Botany Office.
The purpose of the Speech Language Therapist is to provide effective, efficient and equitable speech and language therapy services in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies of the Ministry of Education.

As a Speech Language Therapist within Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | the Ministry of Education you will:

• Work to understand the impact of the child’s speech and language difficulties in the context of their home, school and community.
• Work closely with parents, caregivers, teachers and other specialists to help children and young people with the development of speech and language skills.
• Talk to the adults in a child’s life to find out about a child or young person’s overall development and behaviour so they can identify what their individual communication needs are.
• Interpret, apply research findings, and contribute towards research agendas and policy development.
• Provide peer supervision and make decisions in accordance with the Ministry’s policies and delegations framework.

You will also have the following Essential Qualifications:

• 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.
• To be eligible to be a member of the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association.

Salary range: $69,966 - $118,450 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
• The ability to purchase extra days leave.
• A range of employee network groups.
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in a complex organisation.
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes