Community Speech Language Therapist
Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital, Engage Community Allied Health Service
- Fixed-Term, Part-time 64 hour's per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
- Flexible Working Style
- Supportive Team
- A service that encourages and supports your ideas
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.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced NZ Registered Speech Language Therapist to support clients in community and outpatient settings across the Hawke's Bay region. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, whanau-centred care with a focus on collaboration and creativity.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Engage Community Allied Health is a passionate, multidisciplinary team of around 50 staff—including OTs, physios, social workers, dietitians, SLTs, nurses, and more—working together to deliver exceptional care. With established teams in both Hastings and Napier, we pride ourselves on a strong sense of community, professional support, and genuine camaraderie.You'll be part of a service that values both its people and its purpose.
Hawke's Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke's Bay click HERE
About you
As a Speech Language Therapist, you will be a motivated, solutions-focused clinician who's passionate about helping people live their best lives. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment, thrive in a team setting, and bring a positive attitude to everything you do.
You will also bring:
- A relevant graduate or post-graduate qualification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A clean, full NZ driver's license
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative approach and team mindset
- A proactive, problem-solving attitude
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, whanau-centred care
- Motivation for ongoing clinical and professional development
- High standards of integrity, self-awareness, and professionalism
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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Laura Hocquard via email on Laura.Hocquard@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.