Speech-Language Therapist — Education Support & Collaboration

Ministry of Education; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Gisborne is seeking a Speech-Language Therapist to join our Learning Support Team. You will work with families, schools and other specialists to support children’s speech and communication development. The role involves travel and collaboration across Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.

Permanent full-time position with a salary range of NZD 69,966–106,016 per year plus KiwiSaver. Appointment will reflect individual skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy
• Specialist knowledge of theory, research and practice related to speech-language, child development and learning and behaviour.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Ability to coordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting

Responsibilities

• Support collaborative teams across Hawkes Bay and Gisborne region.
• Work with parents, caregivers, teachers and other specialists to support children’s speech, language and communication development.
• Contribute to a trans-disciplinary approach to complex needs of children and young people.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Communication skills

Multi-agency coordination

Te Tiriti knowledge

Education

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

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Gisborne is seeking a Speech-Language Therapist to join our Learning Support Team. You will work with families, schools and other specialists to support children’s speech and communication development. The role involves travel and collaboration across Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.

Permanent full-time position with a salary range of NZD 69,966–106,016 per year plus KiwiSaver. Appointment will reflect individual skills and experience.