Communication Specialist

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About Us

We are a critical part of the Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) Group in the Ministry, working to ensure that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.

Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality services that make a real difference in the lives of our clients. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a vital role in our Learning Support Team, working closely with families, whanau, caregivers, schools, and early childhood educators in English and Maori medium settings and other agencies.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Working to understand the impact of children and young people's speech and language difficulties in the context of their home, school, and community.
  • Working closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other specialists to help them support their children with the development of speech, language, and communication skills.
  • Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.

Requirements

  • 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 behavior.
  • 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 Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenua.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued and 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 programs and internal secondments.
  • Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.


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