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Speech language therapist

Speech language therapist

Blomfield Special School and Resource CtreNorthland, New Zealand
17 hours ago
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Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre Northland

Speech language therapist

Full time, Permanent

General, Therapist

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.

Discover potential. Elevate your career. Be part of something exceptional .

Blomfield Special School has a rare opportunity for a professionally confident and creative speech language therapist to join our supportive and dynamic specialists’ team .

We are a leading specialist school based in Whangarei, with a wide-reaching presence, currently through satellite classrooms in 6 mainstream schools, and a Transition programme for young adults aged 16–21. Our students, aged 5 to 21, are at the heart of everything we do - and so is our team.

We are seeking a professionally confident and creative speech language therapist who has a strong interest in working with learners facing complex communication, physical, sensory, and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team of therapists, educators, and support professionals who bring expertise, empathy, and creativity to support our students. Keeping up with evidence‑based, and current practices is essential for this role. While knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is advantageous, it is not mandatory. Your salary will be determined based on your qualifications and relevant experience, in accordance with the relevant collective agreement.

We offer :

  • A permanent, full‑time position with a varied and rewarding caseload
  • A friendly professional work atmosphere and ongoing opportunities for Professional Development and Supervision.

Qualifications and requirements :

  • A recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registration with NZSTA and an Annual Practising Certificate (or eligibility to register with NZSTA)
  • Recent NZ experience
  • Experience in working with children and young people with diverse needs, in a special education setting, is essential
  • This position starts in term 1 2026.

    How to apply

    Please email your letter of application, current CV and direct enquiries to :

    Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre

    Physical address : 31 Maunu Road, Whangarei

    Postal Address : PO Box 1139, Whangarei, 0140

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