Speech Language Therapists – Auckland
Fixed term full time position available in Maungawhau Office (Mt Eden)
Permanent full time position available in the Botany 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
Learning Support is a critical part of the Sector Enablement and Support Group in the Ministry. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.
Our Learning Support specialists work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.
About this role
As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by:
About you
We have an immediate need for this role to be filled and with the border closure due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, non-residents are unable enter the country. At this stage, it is unlikely that our border will be open in the foreseeable future. A key requirement is for the successful applicant to start within the needed timeframe therefore we are unable to consider applications for this vacancy from non-residents.
To be successful you will need:
What can we offer you?
We offer a competitive salary and terms and conditions. In addition, our specialists tell us they value the following:
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 Janice by email to auckland.recruitment@education.govt.nz.
Please note: we cannot accept applications by email – they must be submitted online.
Applications close at midnight Thursday, 11 February 2021.