Part-Time Speech-Language Therapist — Multisite Care

Te Whatu Ora; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne is seeking a motivated speech language therapist to assess, diagnose and treat speech, voice and swallowing disorders. You will provide specialist tests such as VFSS/FEES and manage your own caseload across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

You will join a small, friendly SLT team with a commitment to equity, evidence-based practice and a safe, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dysphagia assessment and management (desirable).
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
• Strong understanding of inequity and factors affecting health outcomes.
• Passion for speech language therapy and helping whānau achieve goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; work with diverse people.
• NZSTA-recognised degree with NZSTA membership or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for speech, voice and swallowing impairments.
• Specialist assessments such as VFSS and FEES where applicable.
• Work across inpatients, outpatients and community settings and manage own caseload.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Contribute to an inclusive, safe working environment while maintaining evidence-based practice.

Skills

Dysphagia assessment

Dysphagia management

Lifelong learning

Equity awareness

Communication skills

Independent workload management

Team collaboration

NZSTA membership

Education

Speech-language therapy degree

NZSTA recognition

NZSTA membership eligibility

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne is seeking a motivated speech language therapist to assess, diagnose and treat speech, voice and swallowing disorders. You will provide specialist tests such as VFSS/FEES and manage your own caseload across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

You will join a small, friendly SLT team with a commitment to equity, evidence-based practice and a safe, inclusive work environment.