Speech Language Therapist - ACTS

• Permanent, part time role 0.6FTE (24 hours per week), and we seeking expressions of interest to increase to 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week) in near future. 
• Hours of work will be flexible Mon-Fri, between 8:00am-4:30pm
• Based at The Princess Margaret and Burwood Hospitals

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country’s largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

 About the Role

This is a permanent, part time opportunity to join our Community Speech Language Therapist team at 0.6FTE (24 hours per week), there may be the option to increase to 0.9FTE (36 hours per week) in the near future. Please indicate your preferred FTE in your cover letter. 

Our Community Speech Language Therapists are part of interdisciplinary, community-based teams, while also benefiting from strong professional leadership and collegial support within the wider Speech Language Therapy service.

In this role, you will deliver skilled assessment, management, and rehabilitation for a wide range of swallowing and communication disorders in clients aged 16 and over. The service offers a variety of care approaches, including community and home visits, clinic-based appointments, and group programmes. You will also be involved in a Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) service based at Burwood Hospital, with scope to incorporate telehealth into your practice.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and therapy in line with professional standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide intervention for people with a diverse range of communication and swallowing disorders, including complex and degenerative conditions
• Educate and support patients, whānau, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate and coordinate care with a wide range of community services and external agencies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and patient records
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement within the community teams and wider Speech Language Therapy service

This role offers the opportunity to work with a varied caseload and make a meaningful impact in community-based rehabilitation.

About You

You will be an experienced and adaptable clinician who is confident working both autonomously and as part of a team. You’ll bring strong organisational and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to delivering person-centred care.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Proven ability to complete thorough assessments and tailor interventions using strong clinical reasoning and a goal-focused approach
• Confidence using objective assessment tools
• VFSS competency level 3 (essential); FEES competency level 3 is desirable
• Experience in acute and/or rehabilitation settings is advantageous
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with community providers
• Experience working with patients with significant comorbidities is an advantage
• Registration with the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA) & a Current APC is essential
• A full driver’s licence is essential

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 30th September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at Courtney.Bell@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Applications sent via email will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this advertisement early.

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