Core Speech Language Therapist, Acute Allied Health

Full time 1FTE, permanent

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines

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.

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Speech Language Therapist to join the Acute SLT team at Middlemore Hospital and the community stroke rehabilitation (CSR) team. This role will allow the successful candidate to work across the acute and CSR service. In this position you will have the opportunity to provide a comprehensive speech language therapy service including swallow assessments, communication evaluation and the development and implementation of goal related plans with the patient and their families. Ideally you will be able to work autonomously, as well as part of an inter-disciplinary team and ongoing support will be provided as required. Ongoing education and development of all employees including regular supervision, in-services and training in instrumental swallowing assessment will be provided. As the ideal person for this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• New Zealand approved qualification to practice speech and language therapy
• Membership with NZSTA with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience working with adult neurological caseload and dysphagia
• VFSS and FEES competency
• An understanding of bicultural issues and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary setting
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Drive, energy, initiative with excellent communication, interpersonal and team play skills

What's in it for you?

• Contribution towards your NZSTA (SLT Association) membership
• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost as per policy guidelines
• Discounted services as part of our work perks
• An annual professional development allowance is provided

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal by 13 November 2025. To view the job description, click here.

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We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.