Paediatric Speech-language Therapist

1 week ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand MidCentral District Health Board Full time

**Our Organisation**

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

**The Opportunity**

Our service is based at the Palmerston North Hospital with assessment and therapy activities taking place primarily in the community but also in inpatient settings as appropriate.
- Strong in their professional knowledge and have the skills to effectively utilise knowledge for the benefit of the community we work with
- Able to build effective relationships with tamariki, whānau, other professionals, and agencies
- Adaptable, responsive, and innovative in their practice
Able to move easily between working independently and as part of a team
- Experienced in working with infants and children who experience a range of feeding and swallowing difficulties
- A member of NZSTA and have a current practicing certificate
- Have a driver’s licence as travel around our beautiful region/rohe will be part of your working day

**Come and join us**

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi/staff into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools, and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you’ll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

**Benefits**
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes

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