Senior Speech Therapist

Ko wai mātou | About us

Well, it’s not actually about us at all.  It’s about the people and communities we serve.  Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity.  And we’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ko te tīmā | About the team

Based within Te Pikau o Te Rangi, we offer the opportunity to apply your specialist expertise within an iwi-based, whānau-led inclusive education service operating from the heart of Pātaka Toa in Porirua. Our close-knit rōpū is grounded in our mātāpono — Tahutahuahi, Tātarāmoa, and Te Heke Mai Raro — and every journey we walk is shaped by the whānau themselves. Together, we wrap holistic, strengths-based support around tauira with complex learning needs, and we strive to ensure that every tauira and whānau feels valued, heard, and supported.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

Our Speech-Language Therapist (0.6 FTE) is a key member of Te Pikau o Te Rangi's wider inclusive education service. In this role you will:

·        Deliver culturally responsive, evidence-informed speech and language support for tauira with complex learning needs

·        Assess, plan, and review Mauri Ora Development Plans in genuine partnership with whānau

·        Coach whānau and educators to build confidence and capability around each tauira's communication development

·        Collaborate within a multidisciplinary rōpū, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and collective capability

 Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

Well, after hearing about us and about the role, you’ll know whether you’re the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your experience in speech-language therapy is a given, along with your Bachelor's or Master's degree meeting NZSLTA requirements and eligibility for NZSLTA membership. You'll bring working knowledge and lived experience of multilingual development, Te Whāriki, and strengths-based communication practice — and a genuine passion for walking alongside tauira and whānau.

 But what will really stand out is your aroha for the mahi, and your commitment to whānau-led, culturally grounded practice.

 And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:

·        A workplace that values Mauri Ora

·        A warm, values-driven team environment

·        Kaimahi-centred discounts across banking and wellbeing

·        Commitment to your professional development

·        The opportunity to serve our iwi and community — to be part of something bigger

 Excited? We are – because we’re up to big things! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Suskya Goodall on 027-553 0070

 Applications close 5pm Friday 24 July 2026. (5 working days internal/2 weeks external)