Speech Language Therapist at NZ Ministry of Education, Marlborough

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, part-time or full-time role
• Based in the Blenheim Office

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Help shape the future of Education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

Our teams around the country work closely with the Early Childhood and Schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, expertise and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential.

We also directly provide Learning Support for around 40,000 children and young people.

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated people with a current recognized qualification in speech-language therapy and recent experience in this field to join our innovative, dynamic and energetic team.  We provide a friendly, supportive environment with an excellent professional network.

About the role

Using your specialist speech language therapy skills and experience you will help maximise learning and promote social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.

• Make a real difference in children and young people's lives
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals

About you

• The successful applicant will be able to work effectively across both school and early childhood sectors.
• The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of our Learning Support Delivery Model.
• Responsibilities will include working with children and young people, their parents, caregivers, whānau, educators and other Learning Support personnel in delivering speech and language services.
• Excellent teaming, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is an ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Practical skills in Maoritanga and/or experience in working with clients of another culture are desirable.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga is needed.
• Skills in working with children with complex learning/communication needs and knowledge of the early childhood and/or school curriculum are an advantage.
• A full current driver's license is essential
• Overseas applicants should have their qualifications approved by New Zealand Speech-Language Therapy Association (NZSTA) in order to determine that they are suitable for working within New Zealand.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.

As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

There is more information in the position description attached, please take a look and if this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online' button.

For further information, please contact Jane McKinnon

phone (03) 5791886/027 2187948

email jane.mckinnon@education.govt.nz

Applications close on 19^th August 2022