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Job Opportunity: Speech Language Therapist:MinEducationJob description:Job Description» Permanent , full-time function» located in Timaru Office (South Canterbury) Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system. About our group and team Our teams around the country work closely with the Early Childhood and Schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, skills and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential. We also directly provide Learning Support for around 40,000 children and young people. We are pursuing highly skilled and motivated people with a current recognized qualification in speech-language therapy and recent practice in this field to join our innovative, dynamic and energetic team. We provide a friendly, supportive environment with an excellent professional network. About this function Using your specialist speech language therapy skills and practice you will help maximise learning and promote social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs. » Make a real difference in children and young people’s lives » Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals About you: » The prosperous applicant will be able to work effectively across both school and early childhood sectors » The prosperous applicant will have a working knowledge of our Learning Support Delivery Model » Responsibilities will include working with children and young people, their parents, caregivers, wh?nau, educators and other Learning Support personnel in delivering speech and language services » Excellent teaming, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is an capability to work in a culturally sensitive manner » Practical skills in Maoritanga and/or practice in working with clients of another culture are desirable » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga is needed » Skills in working with children with complex learning/communication needs and knowledge of the early childhood and/or school curriculum are an advantage » A full current driver’s licence is essential » Overseas candidates should have their qualifications approved by New Zealand Speech-Language Therapy Association (NZSTA) in order to determine that they are appropriate for working within New Zealand Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. Please note that this function is affected by the COVID-19 Public Health (Vaccinations) Order. In order for a prosperous applicant/s to be offered this function, they will need to comply with the requirement to be vaccinated and agree to provide information and evidence regarding their vaccination status. There is more information in the position description attached, please take a look and if this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online’ button. For more information (after 17 January 2022) Contact Us by either Atholea Shanksatholea.shanks@education.govt.nz or Sue Harlowsue.harlow@education.govt.nz 03 3787379 Applications close on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 . How to submit the application:Please apply via this link:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1591726Skills:
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