Speech-Language Therapist

Friday, 26 June 2026 3:00 pm

Sunday, 12 July 2026 5:00 pm

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Job description Speech-Language Therapist

Hours: Negotiable – part time and full time opportunities

Location: Based at Royal Oak Auckland, covering Auckland (with some flexibility to work from home)

Job specific information

Are you ready to make a difference in the community while advancing your career in Speech and Language Therapy?

Due to expansion of our Early Intervention Service, we have several opportunities for you to be a part of our dynamic team at CCS Disability Action, where you can contribute to an organisation dedicated to creating positive change.

About the role

Community based – supporting children who have high communication and eating/drinking support needs and their whānau/families.

Working alongside kaiako to support inclusion.

Support successful transitions to school.

Support whānau/families to get early information, resources and support so that disabled children get the best start in life.

Working as part of a transdisciplinary team with other specialists from agencies such as Child Development services, BLENNZ, Ko Taku Reo and Ministry of Education.

Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.

About you

We are looking for people who have

A recognised qualification in Speech-Language Therapy.

Eligibility for membership of NZSTA.

Applications from new graduates are welcome.

Undergraduate paediatric dysphagia training and post qualification experience.

Experience working with preschool children in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Experience with the implementation of Augmentative/Alternative Communication Systems.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to establish effective relationships with whānau/families, early childhood facilities and other agencies.

Strong leadership and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.

Full NZ driver’s license.

Why us?

At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.

Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.

With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:

Exclusive discounts

Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A paid annual wellbeing day.

How to apply

Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.

Applications close on Sunday 12 July 2026.

We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.

If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact Jacqui Carlson: [email protected]

We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.

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