Speech Language Therapist

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Allied Health Therapies
• Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and culturally responsive care to patients across the Hawke’s Bay inpatient wards. Your day will involve assessing and treating individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties, working closely with whānau and multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored intervention plans.

 You’ll be responsible for managing a caseload with increasing complexity, applying clinical reasoning, and contributing to discharge planning and service improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and collaborative Allied Health Therapies team where your expertise will directly support equitable health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for our community. You’ll be part of a service that values innovation, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Allied Health Therapies team is based within the Hawke’s Bay inpatient wards and works across Te Whata Moanarua Allied Health Service.

We are a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that reflects the values of Te Whatu Ora and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The team fosters a supportive environment where collaboration, cultural competence, and service improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

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About you

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will bring:

• A recognised Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy and current NZ registration with an Annual Practising Certificate
• Clinical experience relevant to the role, including assessment and intervention planning
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with patients, whānau, and colleagues
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A clean full NZ driver’s licence and proficiency in Microsoft Office

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

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