Permanent Part Time (approximately 3 days per week, this is flexible for the right candidate)About UsThe Hearing House is a not-for-profit organisation focusing on transforming the lives of children and adults who access sound through cochlear implants.
We support clients and their whanau in the region spanning from the far north of New Zealand/ Kaitaia to Taupo.
The Hearing House offers a supportive people-focused culture where our team's purpose is to enable all people who are hard of hearing to communicate and participate in society to their full potential.About the RoleWe are looking for a part-time Audiologist (approximately 3 days per week) to provide best-practice cochlear implant audiological services to our clients (children and adults), including carrying out cochlear implant candidacy assessments, switch-on and device programming, mapping, post-implant reviews, and contralateral hearing aid fittings.
This may lead to a leadership opportunity for the right candidate.Your responsibilities will include:Completing and writing assessments alongside the implant teamProviding post-operative audiology managementOrganising and running multi-day clinics, including outreach clinics, throughout the Northern region of New ZealandWorking effectively with diverse people, including those with a range of complex needsDemonstrating passion, commitment, and empathy in all aspects of your work.About YouThe successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and as a valuable team member within a co-treatment environment.
We want to know you are a committed advocate who will do all you can to ensure clients in the care of The Hearing House are given the best opportunity to meet their full potential.
The ability to be resourceful and flexible is necessary.
We look for team members with excellent interpersonal skills who communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, and can demonstrate a high level of cultural competency and empathy.It is essential that you hold a New Zealand Master's in Audiology (or the international equivalent) and have a minimum of three years of audiology experience with adults.
Ideally, you will also be a member of the NZ Audiological Society and have experience working within a cochlear implant programme.Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe have an understanding and respect for the implications for Maori in relation to the partnership Maori have with the Crown according to the Treaty of Waitangi.
As a team member, you will also need to be culturally aware and have an understanding and respect for the diversity of other cultures.
At The Hearing House, we are committed to being an inclusive multi-disciplinary organisation where all people feel valued, respected, and heard.We commit to:Continuously working towards removing barriers and bias.Building a collaborative and passionate workplace environment.Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work.
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