Speech Language Therapist
- Whanganui, Waikato
- $69,969-118,450 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Closing date: May 12, 2024
- Permanent
- Manawatū-Whanganui
- working to understand the impact of children and young people's communication needs in the context of their home, education setting and community
- working closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other specialists to help them support their children with the development of speech, language and communication skills
- working holistically as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.
- flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued and supported
- the ability to purchase extra days leave
- a range of employee network groups
- an inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
- development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
- wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.
- a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Therapy or an equivalent that meets the requirements of the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association
- specialist knowledge of theory, research and practice related to speech-language, child, and human development, and learning and behaviour
- ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information, and co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings
- the ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga
- the ability and willingness to adhere to the
- 'The ability to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their whānau and contribute to system wide change is a huge plus'
- 'The Ministry offers a strong community of practice and the support of a large organisation, so I never feel isolated or alone'
- 'I really value the ability to work closely with specialists from other disciplines. It enhances my own practice and thinking'.
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