Speech Language Therapist - Porirua

Kumara Vine; Porirua; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Kumara Vine in Porirua is seeking a permanent, full-time Speech Language Therapist to join its Learning Support team. The role covers the Greater Wellington region with a focus on inclusive practices and collaborative multi-agency work.

You will assess needs, provide guidance to schools, families and teachers, and contribute to system-wide interventions, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and equitable learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy.
• Specialist knowledge of speech-language development and learning.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical guidance.
• Experience coordinating services in a multi-agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing inclusive practices in schools and educational settings.
• Providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families.
• Providing specialist assessment and analysis for planned interventions.
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team with complex needs.
• Opportunities for project work, targeted group work, and systems-level work.
• Collaborating to achieve positive outcomes for students.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Education

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

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.