Central Otago Health Services Limited is looking for a New Zealand registered Speech-Language Therapist (SLT) to join our dynamic team Allied Health team based at Dunstan hospital. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent clinical and communication skills. The service provides inpatient, out-patient, and community SLT services so a generalist skill set is preferred.
We require someone who can work up to 0.6 FTE, up until the end of February 2027 to cover parental leave.
The successful applicant will be required to have:
- Sound clinical experience in inpatient, community, and outpatient settings. This will include knowledge of video fluoroscopy and dysphagia management.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including working with the elderly, and people with communication difficulties.
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- High levels of motivation and passion for supporting people with communication and swallowing difficulties.
- A client centred approach to practice
- The ability to work autonomously with a practical and solution focus
- A desire to work in a rural inter-disciplinary setting
We take pride in supporting our staff to grow as clinicians and provide a supportive environment to promote excellence.
Salary indication of $88,627 - $107,600 pro rata depending on experience
Interested?
Please email [email protected] for the Job Description and an Application Form.
How to Apply:
Please email your cover letter, CV and a completed Application Form to: The HR Administrator at [email protected]
Applications close Sunday 8 March 2026. Please note we are not an Accredited Employer and you must therefore have the current legal right to work for our organisation to apply.
