Speech Language Therapist
1 week ago
Job Type: Fixed Term
- Location: Palmerston North, NZ
**Help shape the future of Education**
- 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 students in our education system.
**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**
This is a fixed term, full time position until May 2026.
As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by:
- Working to understand the impact of children and young people’s communication needs in the context of their home, education setting 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 holistically as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex.
**About you | Mōhou ake**
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 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 and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**
Te Mahau Te Tai Whenua is the key interface between Te Mahau | Ministry of Education and education providers. It is our role to ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.
We give effect to government and ministry policy and support education and community leadership within a self-managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all.
**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?**
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
**Applications close Midnight - 28th April 2025**
- 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_
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