Professional Lead - Speech Therapy

About the Company Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital is part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, an organization dedicated to improving health outcomes for all New Zealanders. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a health system that is equitable and accessible. About the Role We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a registered Speech and Language Therapist to join our team as the Professional Lead for the Speech Language Therapy service. This is a fixed-term, part-time position covering six months of parental leave, requiring a commitment of 16 hours per fortnight (0.2 FTE). In this role, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership across our inpatient, community, and paediatric services within Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Maui. Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting the development and delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based practices. - Providing clinical assurance and maintaining high professional standards. - Collaborating with operational leaders to ensure equitable outcomes and high-quality care. - Offering expert advice on workforce priorities, service design, and care pathways. As the Professional Lead, you will play a vital role in promoting excellence in practice and advocating for the importance of Speech Language Therapy within our services. About the Team/Service/Location You will be joining a dedicated team comprised of Professional Leaders, Team Leaders, Allied Health Directors, and operational managers. We cultivate a collaborative, values-driven work culture that encourages professional growth and development. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on both the profession and the community while enjoying the attractive lifestyle that Hawke's Bay has to offer. The region is known for its excellent work-life balance, sunny weather, beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, and a vibrant food and wine scene. About You We are looking for a New Zealand-registered Speech Language Therapist with extensive clinical experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities. You should be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and a committed team player with a dedication to quality, equity, and continuous improvement. To succeed in this role, you will need: - A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent). - A current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate. - At least six years of experience in a healthcare or similar setting. - Proven leadership and mentoring experience. - A solid understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which allows us to better understand and serve our community. We actively encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please visit our careers portal. To apply, click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.