Speech Language Therapist

Ministry of Education New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to join our Learning Support team. This permanent role focuses on understanding and supporting children’s speech, language and communication needs in homes, schools and communities.

You will collaborate with parents, carers, teachers and other specialists in a trans-disciplinary setting to deliver practical support and interventions. Applications close 24 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Therapy.
• Specialist knowledge of theory, research and practice related to speech-language, child, and human development, and learning and behaviour.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Te Tiriti understanding

Education

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

Job description

Help shape the future of Education

excellent outcomes

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We are offering a range of opportunities, including permanent full-time and part-time positions across Mt Eden and Botany offices.

Date advertised: 4 Sept 2026

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Auckland, NZ

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by:

• Working to understand the impact of children and young people’s communication needs in the context of their home, education setting and community.
• Working closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other specialists to help them support their children with the development of speech, language and communication skills.
• Working holistically as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex.

Salary range: $69,966 - $106,016 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful you will need:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy or an equivalent that meets the requirements of the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association
• Specialist knowledge of theory, research and practice related to speech-language, child, and human development, and learning and behaviour
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information
• Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau | Education Services

The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation. The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.

The Group has three key priorities for Education Services:

• Practice & Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.
• Integration & Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services. This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.
• Monitoring & Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation. This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

Please note that applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight – Thursday, 24 September 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.