Job Description
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Full time, fixed term until March 2027
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech Language Therapist to step into a Senior Speech Language Therapist role within our Mangere/Otara locality. This position is ideal for clinicians ready to take on leadership responsibilities while continuing hands-on practice with people experiencing high clinical complexity. In this role, you will provide expert care to maintain clients quality of life in their homes and communities, offer clinical leadership within the team, support high standards of practice and service development, and mentor colleagues to grow their clinical capabilities. There is also the opportunity to develop leadership skills through involvement in quality improvement, service development, and research initiatives.
If you thrive on innovative community care, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and enjoy thinking creatively to improve person-centred outcomes, this is the role for you.
Essential:
NZ Registered SLT with current annual practising certificate
Minimum 5+ years experience post-registration
Passion for working in a person/whaanau centred way to provide excellent care
Solution focussed, team player with excellent communication skills
Sound computer skills
Full, clean drivers licence
Desired:
Experience in community setting
Evidence of post graduate study
Advanced assessment skills
Evidence of contributing to service development initiatives
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 19 March 2026. To view the job description, please click here.
For more information, please contact Amy on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
Full time, fixed term until March 2027
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech Language Therapist to step into a Senior Speech Language Therapist role within our Mangere/Otara locality. This position is ideal for clinicians ready to take on leadership responsibilities while continuing hands-on practice with people experiencing high clinical complexity. In this role, you will provide expert care to maintain clients quality of life in their homes and communities, offer clinical leadership within the team, support high standards of practice and service development, and mentor colleagues to grow their clinical capabilities. There is also the opportunity to develop leadership skills through involvement in quality improvement, service development, and research initiatives.
If you thrive on innovative community care, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and enjoy thinking creatively to improve person-centred outcomes, this is the role for you.
Essential:
NZ Registered SLT with current annual practising certificate
Minimum 5+ years experience post-registration
Passion for working in a person/whaanau centred way to provide excellent care
Solution focussed, team player with excellent communication skills
Sound computer skills
Full, clean drivers licence
Desired:
Experience in community setting
Evidence of post graduate study
Advanced assessment skills
Evidence of contributing to service development initiatives
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 19 March 2026. To view the job description, please click here.
For more information, please contact Amy on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Speech Language Therapist, Mangere/Otara Locality - Specialist Community Health Services position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
