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Speech and Language Therapist
Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) (Proposed opening date: 2027-07-19) · Manawatu/Whanganui
About the role
Kia tupu, kia hua | To grow, to flourish
We are seeking an experienced and passionate speech-language therapist to join our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to help establish a new specialist school and make a lasting difference for tamariki and rangatahi.
Start date: Term 2 2027.
Working as part of a transdisciplinary team, you will collaborate with ākonga, whānau, kaiako, and specialist staff to remove communication barriers to learning and participation. Through assessment, intervention, and specialist advice relating to speech, language, communication, literacy, and social interaction, you will support ākonga to engage, connect, and thrive.
At Te Ohanui, we believe joy matters. We work alongside ākonga, whānau, and kaiako to build meaningful relationships, celebrate strengths, and create opportunities for every learner to flourish with dignity, purpose, and belonging.
Remuneration: Salary is in accordance with the Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement.
For an application pack and further information, visit: Te Ohanui Vacancies
More about the role
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Job description or information pack online
Direct enquiries to:
Chris Mitchell, Principal
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1K8
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Sector
- Other education organisation, Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Area / composite (Years 1–15), Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Full-time, permanent
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
- Region
- Manawatu/Whanganui
About Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) (Proposed opening date: 2027-07-19)
374 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North Central
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Reference 1HB1K8 · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1K8
