Speech Language Therapist - Whangarei

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand in Whangārei Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to join the outpatient service. You will provide assessment and therapy to outpatients, with potential cross-over to inpatient care, supporting a multidisciplinary team.

The role operates 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with on-call duties for public holidays and occasional travel within Northland. Collaboration and ongoing professional development are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification and be 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, however all are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality outpatient service to designated outpatients at Whangarei Hospital.
• Work in the outpatient clinic and may cross over into inpatient service as needed.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and maintain strong working relationships with staff and clients.
• Participate in on-call Rosters and occasional travel across Northland to Rural Hospitals.

Skills

Autonomy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

NZSTA recognised qualification

Job description

• Speech and Language Therapy, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week
• Outpatient service

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 the outpatient service. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in the outpatient clinic, utilise your professional knowledge and skills to provide a quality service to the designated outpatients attending Whangarei Hospital. There may also be cross over into the inpatient service as needed.

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.

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.

11 th November 2026.

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: WHA01754

Location:

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Speech Language Therapist / Speech Pathologist