Speech Language Therapist - Tauranga Hospital

Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi

• Tauranga Hospital
• Permanent Part-time - 0.5 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Wellbeing Programme + Discounted goods

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 are seeking a passionate and dedicated therapist who will provide outstanding Speech Language Therapy care to adult inpatients and outpatients.

In this permanent part time position, working 20 hours per week, you will work within a close team who provide speech language therapy to adults and paediatrics, inpatients and outpatients in clinic and community settings.

About the Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest employers with over 4500 staff.

About you

Our preferred candidate will need:

• To have a sound knowledge of the use of informal and formal assessment tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work well within a team to achieve patient and whanau focused goals
• A focus on evidence-based practice

If you are a highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist and you’re looking for a great place to live for work life balance, then we want to hear from you!

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 27th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.