Speech Language Therapist (Casual) Nelson

# Speech Language Therapist (Casual) Nelson at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Speech Language Therapist, Nelson Hospital, Casual*** An opportunity to join our highly experienced and motivated SLT team working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in the Nelson Tasman area.* This is a great opportunity to gain experience across a range of settings, while enjoying your free time in our wonderful region, surrounded by national parks, sunshine and beaches.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.**About the Role**Our team of **Speech Language Therapists** work inflexible roles across different aetiologies and settings. Youmay be asked to work in the inpatient, outpatient or community setting,although the main focus is likely to be inpatients. . There will be a wide range of aetiologies to cover, and stronggeneralist skills will be an advantage. Allwork will be with the adult population. This is a casual position where there are no set hours. Youwill be called upon on an as-per-needed basis, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.30AM to 5.30PM.The majority of work is likely to be at NelsonHospital. It would be an advantage ifyou were also able to travel to Wairau Hospital from time to time but this isnot a requirement.*Please view the position description for furtherinformation.***About the Team/Service/ Location**We have a district-wide speech-language therapy team. We currently have five SLTs working in Nelsonand three in Wairau. Most staff arepart-time. Team members work in flexibleroles across different aetiologies and settings.For more information on living and working in Nelson click here**About you**As a casual **Speech Language Therapist**, you will have: Arelevant qualification in speech-language therapy that is recognised andapproved by the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association (NZSTA); Registeredmember with the NZSTA; Acurrent full driver's licence; Aminimum of two years' experience in the hospital setting is preferred. Thesuccessful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZvisa at the time of applying.**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. **How to Apply**To apply please click '**apply now**.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by **28 July 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contactSonja Rae (Recruitment) at [email protected] ORMichele Cunningham (Team Leader - SLT) at [email protected]**Job ref: R1N26-110***We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.**Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.* #J-18808-Ljbffr