Speech and Language Therapist - Child Development Service
Posted in:
- Whakatāne
- Permanent, part-time role
- Come and live, work and play in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty
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.
About the role
Our Child Development Service in Whakatāne is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join the team on a permanent part-time basis, working 36 hours per week.
As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will be working with clients aged zero to two years who have disabilities or are at risk of developing them. You will be responsible for providing speech and language assessment and treatment, as well as feeding services for the children you see. You will be working as part of a small, multi-disciplinary, highly motivated team of Allied Health Professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Social Workers.
Our successful candidate will thrive in a small team environment, working holistically with children in both community and home settings. You will also be seeing babies in our inpatient Special Care Baby unit at the hospital for feeding assessment and intervention.
About the Team/Service/Location
Situated on the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty offers vast golden sand beaches, bush-clad mountains, lush farmlands, and more. Its pleasant climate makes it a favourite for holidaymakers, retirees, and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
The Child Development team based in Whakatāne proudly delivers therapy services across the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
For more information on living and working in Whakatāne, click here.
About you:
- Eligible to work in New Zealand
- Eligible for membership to the NZSTA
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Full, clean NZ driver's licence
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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 1 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.