Advanced Speech Language Therapist Stroke Pathway

Part Time 0.8 FTE, Permanent Position Remunerations as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines. Shape Stroke Care. Lead Excellence. Make a Difference. We are seeking an experienced and driven Speech Language Therapist to play a key role within our specialist stroke pathway at Counties Manukau. This is a unique opportunity to work across the continuum of stroke care, delivering expert assessment and intervention that directly impacts patient recovery, independence, and quality of life. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to advancing stroke outcomes in one of New Zealand’s most diverse communities. Why This Role Stands Out Our stroke pathway is a dynamic, well‑integrated service that spans acute, inpatient rehabilitation, and community transitions. While this role is based in Rehab, you won’t just treat patients; you’ll help shape how stroke care is delivered. You Will: Get an opportunity to reach across the full stroke journey, from early acute input through to rehabilitation and recovery. Provide specialist expertise in communication and swallowing, supporting complex clinical presentations. Contribute to a service that values innovation, evidence‑based practice, and continuous improvement. Collaborate within a high‑performing interdisciplinary stroke team. Why Join Us? We offer more than just a role; we offer a supportive environment where clinicians thrive. APC reimbursement Professional Development Allowance Structured supervision, peer review, and advanced training opportunities Strong focus on career progression and leadership development Visa support for international candidates About the Role This advanced position blends expert clinical practice, leadership, and service development within the stroke pathway. This role will support to: Deliver advanced, evidence‑based assessment and intervention for people with stroke. Lead the management of complex communication and swallowing disorders. Perform and interpret FEES and Videofluoroscopy (VFSS). Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to SLTs. Drive quality improvement, audit, research, and innovation within the stroke service. Champion interdisciplinary collaboration and best‑practice care pathways. Contribute to service planning, workforce development, and policy design. You’ll work in close partnership with the SLT Section Head, Professional Lead, and Advanced Clinicians to ensure excellence across the pathway. About You You are an experienced clinician who is passionate about stroke care and ready to lead. Essential NZ‑recognised Speech Language Therapy qualification. Current NZSTA APC (or eligibility). Minimum 6 years experience, including 3‑4 years in stroke care. Proven experience in clinical leadership, supervision, and service development. Advanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice. Minimum of level 4 FEES and level 4 VFSS trained as per the NZSTA framework of clinical competencies. Make the Move Join a service where your expertise will directly shape patient outcomes and service innovation. Whether you’re local or considering relocating, this is your opportunity to contribute to a leading stroke pathway in one of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse health settings. 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. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, focusing on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whānau, community and our staff. Our values are Valuing Everyone – Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent – Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today. #J-18808-Ljbffr