Speech Language Therapist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an enthusiastic Speech Language Therapist at Whangarei Hospital in Northland. In this role, you will deliver quality care to inpatients while working in a tight-knit team. The position offers opportunities for professional development and requires the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. All applications must be submitted through the online portal by October 16, 2025.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification recognized by the NZ Speech Language Therapists Association.
• Current NZSTA membership and a holder of a current practicing certificate.
• Experience is preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service to inpatients attending Whangarei Hospital.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in shared on-call roster for public holidays.

Skills

Ability to work autonomously

Team collaboration

Establishing relationships

Education

Relevant qualification recognized by NZSTA

Current practicing certificate

Job description

• Speech and Language Therapy, Whangarei Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic Speech Language Therapist to join our team at Whangarei Hospital. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across the hospital, utilise your professional knowledge and skills to provide a quality service to the designated inpatients attending Whangarei Hospital.

The hours of work are between 8am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. There will be a requirement to work on a shared on call roster to cover public holidays (approx. 1-2 per year). Travel throughout Northland to the Rural Hospitals may be required occasionally.

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About the Team/Service/Location

A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Along with an interesting wide variety of work to keep you engaged, you will work alongside a supportive and tight knit team with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills within the team as well as other staff members in the wider service. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision and provide you with multiple professional development opportunities to advance your career.

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About you

As a Speech Language Therapist, you must have the ability to work autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary team and be able to establish and maintain working relationships between staff and clients.

• Hold a relevant qualification and is recognised by the NZ Speech Language Therapists Association (NZSTA)
• Current NZSTA membership and a holder of a current practicing certificate
• Aware of Speech Language Therapy theory and principles of practice
• Current and full NZ Drivers Licence
• Experience is preferred for this position; however, we encourage all to apply.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16 th October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at [e-mail].

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA00879

Location:

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Speech Language Therapist / Speech Pathologist