Impactful Educational Speech-Language Therapist (Fixed-Term)

Kumara Vine; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success is seeking a fixed-term full-time Speech Language Therapist to join the Lower Hutt-based Learning Support team serving the Upper Hutt region. The role runs from 12 January 2027 to 9 July 2027 to cover parental leave.

The successful candidate will work with families, teachers and specialists to support speech, language and communication development, aligning with Te Tiriti principles and equity in education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy or equivalent meets NZSTA requirements.
• Specialist knowledge of speech-language development and learning.
• Ability to translate knowledge into practical information.
• Ability to coordinate service provision in multi-agency settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding and applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Understand the impact of children and young people’s communication needs in home, school, and community contexts.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other specialists to support development of speech and language skills.
• Work holistically as part of a trans-disciplinary team to support complex needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy

Job description

Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success is seeking a fixed-term full-time Speech Language Therapist to join the Lower Hutt-based Learning Support team serving the Upper Hutt region. The role runs from 12 January 2027 to 9 July 2027 to cover parental leave.

The successful candidate will work with families, teachers and specialists to support speech, language and communication development, aligning with Te Tiriti principles and equity in education.