Speech Language Therapist

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time
Based in the Tararua/Wairarapa District

  • Permanent, fulltime
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
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.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown.

We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

We are looking for a Speech-language therapist to work with a local team of educators to provide services and supports with the education sector in Tararua.

You will join a team of passionate educators who with you will create a bespoke service model that meets the needs of this rural community.

This is a unique opportunity to be a key professional in developing a new tailored service.

You will be supported by a Manager of Integrated Services, and the integrated team which includes learning support and education professionals based in Tararua, Wairarapa and Upper Hutt, a network of other speech-language therapists and by our Wellington region practice team.

The Ministry is building a new team of professionals to work alongside the education sector in the Tararua district in the North Island of New Zealand.

The district has a large farming (cattle and dairy) community, 21 schools, 1 Kura, 23 Early learning centres including 4 Kōhanga Reo and an active Rural Education Activities Programme ( REAP).

The Tararua district has a population of almost 20,000 and offers an abundance of outdoor activities for a keen applicant.

The Tararua ranges are nearby and an outstanding variety of tramping, hunting, and walking opportunities in a wild natural landscape.

The districts biggest towns are Dannevirke, Woodville and Pahiatua.
For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description and see the video Recruitment within Learning Support - Careers in Education

We also offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
  • The ability to purchase extra days leave
  • A range of employee network groups
  • An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
  • Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
  • Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing
Mōhou ake | About you

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.


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 speechlanguage, child and human development, and learning and behaviour.
  • Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
  • Ability to coordinate service provision in a multiagency, transdisciplinary 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.
  • A full New Zealand Driver's license as travel within the Tararua/Wairarapadistrict is a requirement of this role.
Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau.

To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.
For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the 'apply' button below.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity.

We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
Applications close Midnight, Monday August 14, 2023.
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 i

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