Speech-Language Therapist - Education Inclusion Leader

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government invites applications for a permanent, full-time Speech Language Therapist based in our Porirua regional office, with work across the Greater Wellington region. You will join a supportive trans-disciplinary Learning Support team, providing guidance to schools, teachers and families, carrying out specialist assessments and evidence-informed interventions to support children's learning.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Speech-Language Therapy, knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Therapy or equivalent meeting NZ Speech-language Therapists Association requirements.
• Specialist knowledge of speech-language theory, child 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 learning.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Education

Bachelors/Masters in SLP

Job description

New Zealand Government invites applications for a permanent, full-time Speech Language Therapist based in our Porirua regional office, with work across the Greater Wellington region. You will join a supportive trans-disciplinary Learning Support team, providing guidance to schools, teachers and families, carrying out specialist assessments and evidence-informed interventions to support children's learning.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Speech-Language Therapy, knowledge of