Senior Tutor - Speech Language Therapy

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

Palmerston North

Hybrid

NZD 86,000 - 104,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6.75% employer contribution to a

University holidays

Subsidised healthcare

Staff discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa invites applications for a part-time Senior Tutor in the Institute of Education, Te Kura o Te Mātauranga. The role supports teaching and professional practice across our speech-language therapy programmes.

Based at Manawatū or Albany with possible remote options, the 0.5 FTE, 2-year fixed-term appointment focuses on student support, programme development, and collaborative scholarship with a strong Te Tiriti focus.

Qualifications

Emerging academic with commitment to Te Tiriti.
NZSLTA membership is essential.
Relevant postgraduate qualification desirable.
SLT practice in education, health or community settings.
Experience in teaching, supervision, and student support.

Responsibilities

Contribute to learning and teaching, professional and clinical practice.
Supervise students and support their academic development.
Support the development of accredited programmes and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Tertiary Education

Teaching and Learning

Student Support

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification

NZSLTA membership

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Tutor to join the University's Institute of Education - Te Kura o Te Mātauranga within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and collegial speech-language therapist to contribute to teaching and professional and clinical practice within speech-language therapy.

We seek a Senior Tutor to support teaching and professional practice across our programme. You will have experience with tertiary education, student support, and a strong disciplinary knowledge of speech-language therapy. A track record of working in a team environment and strong communication and organisational skills are desirable.

The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of accredited programmes, support student success, foster strong relationships with professional, community, health and educational stakeholders and contribute to fulfilling Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

He Kura Tangata, He Tangata Kura

This whakataukī expresses our valuing of scholarship and recognition of the unique talents of each member. It cherishes the importance of connecting with people, whānau and community to encourage collaborative partnership in the field of education.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), 2-year fixed-term appointment. The position can be based at the Manawatū or Albany campus or remote working options may be available.

The salary band for this position is NZD $86,113 - $103,956 (2026) pro rata based on skills and experience.

Reporting to the Head of the Institute of Education Te Kura o te Mātauranga and Director of Accredited Programmes, in association with the Kaihautū Māori and SLT programme leader, you will contribute to learning and teaching, professional and clinical practice, student supervision, scholarship, and service in speech language therapy programmes.

Our speech language therapy programmes include the Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours (BSLT[Hons]) and the Master of Speech and Language Therapy. The BSLT[Hons] programme prepares graduates to work with children, young people, and adults with speech, language, communication, voice, feeding and swallowing difficulties, combining academic study with extensive supervised clinical experience. The programme has a strong emphasis on integrated clinical learning, enabling students to progressively build competence through simulation, university clinics, and external placements under the supervision of experienced speech-language therapists.

The Master of Speech and Language Therapy provides qualified speech-language therapists with advanced clinical and research training, enabling them to deepen their expertise, engage with current issues in the profession, and contribute to evidence-informed practice and research. The distance programmes are enhanced through our Auckland-based Speech-language Therapy Clinic, which provides assessment and intervention services for children and adults with communication, voice, feeding, swallowing, and language needs, while offering an authentic clinical learning environment for speech-language therapy students under professional supervision.

About you | Ko koe tēnei

The position requires:

An emerging academic who is committed to upholding Te Tiriti.
Membership of the New Zealand Speech Language Therapy Association (NZSLTA) is essential.
A relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
SLT practice experience in education, health or community settings.
Evidence of effective teaching, supervision, and student support.
An experienced networker and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.

Why Massey University?/He aha Kōwhiri ai i te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa?

At Massey, we are a Te Tiriti-led university, committed to creating a positive impact in our communities and preparing our ākonga for the future. You will be part of a supportive and innovative team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

In addition to a competitive salary, Massey offers further staff benefits

Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme.
Five University holidays per year in addition to your annual leave.
Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family.
Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Comprehensive professional development and training programmes.

Desired Skills and Experience