Senior Speech Language Therapist

North Shore, Waitakere and Rodney communities

Health New Zealand - Waitematā ($117,420 - $122,570 depending on experience)

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced, enthusiastic, person with a commitment to patient centred care to work within our community interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. You would be based in our community teams North, servicing North Shore, Rodney, and Waitakere areas. This exciting service offers both Early Supported Discharge and Community-based comprehensive, co-ordinated, interdisciplinary rehabilitation for adults, which has been shown to have excellent patient outcomes. 

We are seeking an experienced practitioner, who demonstrates strong professional collegial relationships, leadership skills, excellent organisational skills, and has experience supporting junior staff and/or students. You should be someone who shows commitment to evidence informed practice, patient centred care, passion for a rehabilitation approach and inter-disciplinary teamwork. We use up-to-date technology to ensure we work efficiently in the community, including the use of smart devices and Telehealth. You should ideally have videofluoroscopy experience and experience working with therapy assistants to support your intervention for adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.

In this role, you will be working alongside another SLT and as part of the supportive tight knit inter-disciplinary team you will employ collaborative approaches to practice and demonstrate strong cultural awareness. We have interdisciplinary meetings every Tuesday morning, which all team members must attend.

Essential Qualifications:

• New Zealand professional qualification in Speech-Language Therapy, or NZSTA approval of overseas qualification 

• NZSTA membership

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• A minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience, preferably with at least 2 years working in a rehabilitation environment with adults.

What are the perks? 

• Be part of an innovative, supportive team with a broad range of skill, knowledge and experience

• Competitive remuneration (PSA Allied Health Designated Scale DA3-DB3)

• Join one of the fastest growing districts in New Zealand

• Regular professional supervision and individualised clinical coaching/training 

• Opportunities and support for professional development

• Reimbursement for registration/Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

• Generous work perks scheme and free access to a 24-hour gym

Please see the position description attached to the advertisement. 

For further information, you can contact:

Jennifer Hewson, EDARS Clinical Team Leader at

jennifer.hewson@waitematadhb.govt.nz or Telephone: 021 720 938

Janka Ritchie Clinical Leader for Speech Language Therapy at 

Janka.Ritchie@waitematadhb.govt.nz or Telephone: 021 543 735

Or Becca Hammond Professional Clinical Leader for Speech Language Therapy

Becca.hammond@waitematadhb.govt.nz or telephone 021 223 8132.

If you require assistance with your application contact, Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment consultant on Bairavi.Thavarasa@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Closing date: 29 April 2025

Job Number: WDHB19595A