Speech Language Therapist

New Zealand Government; Porirua; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is hiring a Speech-Language Therapist based in Porirua with flexibility to serve the Greater Wellington region. You will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team focused on equitable outcomes for children and students in our education system.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy, collaboration across agencies, and strong communication with families, schools and teachers.

Qualifications

• To be successful you will need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy or the equivalent meeting NZ Speech-language Therapists Association requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people, families and teachers across diverse settings.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information and coordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing inclusive practices in schools and other educational settings.
• Providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families and building capacity of those who support learning.
• Providing specialist assessment and analysis for collaboratively planned interventions.
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex.
• There may be opportunities for involvement in project work, as well as individual casework, targeted (group) work, and universal (systems level) work.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Cross-agency coordination

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Education

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

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand Help shape the future of Education 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. We all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for all children and students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We have one permanent, full-time, Speech Language Therapist based in our Porirua regional office. The position will work within their local area with flexibility to work across the Greater Wellington region as the business needs requires. You will join a supportive trans-disciplinary team where whanaungatanga and working responsively is valued.

• Enhancing inclusive practices in schools and other educational settings.
• Providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families and building the capacity of those who are best placed to support the learning of children and young people.
• Providing appropriate specialist assessment and analysis for collaboratively planned evidence informed interventions.
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.
• There may also be opportunities for involvement in project work, as well as individual casework, targeted (group) work, and universal (systems level) work.
• Thinking outside the box' and collaboration with others is encouraged, to ensure positive outcomes for students.

Salary range: $69,966 - $106,016 per annum + kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience. For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

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 Tirirti 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 | Educational Services provides leadership and integrated services to the education sector and others. This includes learning support; education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services; and advice and support with curriculum. We also share practice and learnings collaboratively with other Te Mahau and Ministry groups to support insights driven guidance, design, and policy.

Our Learning Support specialists work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings and with other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.

Applications close Midnight Tuesday, 3 October 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.