Generalist Speech Language Therapist - 12-Month Maternity Cover

CGR Services; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Speech Language Therapist based in Taranaki, New Plymouth, on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time basis. The role offers broad clinical exposure across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, with supervision and development support.

Ideal candidates will have NZSTA-approved qualifications, membership eligibility, and APC or eligibility, plus a commitment to culturally safe practice and collaborative care with whānau and

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Speech-language Therapy approved by NZSTA.
• Eligibility for NZSTA membership or current member.
• APC or eligibility for APC provided by NZSTA.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and intervene across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Work with a wide range of presentations including dysphagia and stroke rehab.
• Collaborate with clients, whānau and health professionals to deliver holistic care.
• Participate in supervision and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Clear communication

Time management

Collaboration

Cultural safety

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Verbal communication

Education

Speech-language Therapy qualification (NZSTA approved)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Speech Language Therapist based in Taranaki, New Plymouth, on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time basis. The role offers broad clinical exposure across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, with supervision and development support.

Ideal candidates will have NZSTA-approved qualifications, membership eligibility, and APC or eligibility, plus a commitment to culturally safe practice and collaborative care with whānau and