Speech Language Therapist - Paediatrics at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of PlentyPermanent – 0.6 FTESubsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goodsHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role Hauora a Toi – Bay of Plenty is looking for a dedicated Speech Language Therapist to provide high-quality services across inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and community settings. This diverse role offers the opportunity to work with children, supporting their communication and swallowing needs, and may also include service delivery to adults when required.
This is a part-time position offering 24 hours per week (0.6FTE), providing a great balance for those seeking meaningful work with flexibility.
With guidance from our supportive paediatric clinical lead, you will have access to professional growth and development opportunities. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to whanau-centered care, with a focus on equity and support for Maori.
About the Team/Service/Location You will be joining a skilled and dedicated service committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and their families. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates across various inpatient areas and community settings, ensuring patient-focused care in a supportive and inclusive environment. Situated in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, and more.
About You We are seeking a collaborative and skilled professional who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Sound knowledge of informal and formal assessment tools.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong ability to work within a team to achieve patient and whanau-focused goals.Prior paediatric and instrumental assessment and/or video fluoroscopy experience (preferred).Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 5th January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact ******
Please note, we will be reviewing applications after the Christmas period and may proceed with the recruitment process early January 2025. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
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