Flexible & Inclusive Education Speech-Language Therapist

Ministry of Education; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Extra days leave

Employee network groups

Inclusive environment

Mentorship programmes

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in New Zealand is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to join the Learning Support team in the South/South West Botany region.

As part of a trans-disciplinary team, you will work with families, school staff and other specialists to support speech, language and communication development in children and young people. The role offers flexible working arrangements, professional development, and a salary range of 69,966 to 106,016 NZD per annum plus KiwiSaver.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Therapy or equivalent per NZSA requirements.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Work within Learning Support to understand impact of speech and language needs in home, school and community.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers and other specialists to support development of speech, language and communication.
• Contribute as part of a trans-disciplinary team to address complex needs of children and young people.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Interpersonal skills

Multi-agency coordination

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Te Reo Māori knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Speech-Language Therapy

Job description

The Ministry of Education in New Zealand is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to join the Learning Support team in the South/South West Botany region.

As part of a trans-disciplinary team, you will work with families, school staff and other specialists to support speech, language and communication development in children and young people. The role offers flexible working arrangements, professional development, and a salary range of 69,966 to 106,016 NZD per annum plus KiwiSaver.