Clinical Leader Speech Language Therapy, Kidz First Child Development Team at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Full Time, Permanent
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.
Are you an experienced and passionate Speech & Language Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Leader to join our Kidz First Child Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the future of Speech & Language Therapy services for children and their whaanau within a community setting.
About the Role:
As a Clinical Leader, you will:
- Provide Clinical leadership and coordination for the Speech & Language Therapy discipline
- Support and mentor a team of clinicians, guiding best practices and professional development
- Maintain a clinical caseload while managing complex cases
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient and whaanau-centered care
- Drive innovation and service improvements within the child development team
- Support recruitment, orientation, and workforce development
What We’re Looking For:
- NZ registered Speech Therapist with a current practicing certificate
- Minimum of six years clinical experience in Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy
- Expertise in working with children with feeding and communication difficulties
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team coordination skills
- Knowledge of best practices, service development, and quality improvement
- Experience in working within an interdisciplinary team environment
- Full, clean drivers licence
Why Join Us?
- Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside dedicated and experienced Speech Therapists, supportive Clinical Leadership team, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals- nurses, paediatricians, ENT, ORL both in community and acute Paediatric setting
- Diverse & Meaningful Work – Provide therapy in homes, clinics, and through telehealth, supporting children with dysphagia, feeding and communication from an early age (0- 3years)
- Community Focused – We proudly serve a high Maaori and Pacific population and welcome applicants from these communities
- Professional Development – Opportunities to grow and upskill while making a tangible impact in your community
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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. To apply please click “apply now.” To review the position description, please click here.
If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
Job Number: CMH202515099
Applications Close: 28 May 2025
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau |
| Location: | Auckland |
| Position type: | Permanent Full time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 14-May-2025 |
| Salary range: | N/A |
| Closing date: | 28-May-2025 |
| Reference: | CMH202515099 |
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| Website: | https://www.countiesmanukau.health.nz/ |
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