Professional Clinician - Speech Language Therapy

We are seeking a Professional Clinician to join the University's Institute of Education - Te Kura o Te Mātauranga within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and collegial speech-language therapist to contribute to teaching and professional and clinical practice within speech-language therapy.

We seek a Professional Clinician to deliver clinical education across our programmes. You will have experience supporting paediatric and/or adult caseloads and be comfortable with both in-person and telehealth service delivery, including individual and group work. You will supervise students on placement and model best-practice assessment and intervention, ensuring clinical competencies align with programme and professional standards. A track record of working with diverse communities and innovative practice will be looked on favourably.

The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of accredited programmes, support student success, engage in research and scholarship, foster strong relationships with professional, community, health and educational stakeholders and contribute to fulfilling Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

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Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE), 2-year fixed-term appointment based at our Auckland (Albany) campus.

Salary band for this position is NZD $86,113 - $109,901 (2026) pro-rata based on skills and experience.

Reporting to the Head of the Institute of Education Te Kura o te Mātauranga and Director of Accredited Programmes, in association with the Kaihautū Māori and SLT Clinical Director and team, you will contribute to learning and teaching, professional and clinical practice, student supervision, scholarship, and service in speech language therapy programmes.

Our speech language therapy programmes include the Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours (BSLT[Hons]) and the Master of Speech and Language Therapy. The BSLT[Hons] programme prepares graduates to work with children, young people, and adults with speech, language, communication, voice, feeding and swallowing difficulties, combining academic study with extensive supervised clinical experience. The programme has a strong emphasis on integrated clinical learning, enabling students to progressively build competence through simulation, university clinics, and external placements under the supervision of experienced speech-language therapists.

The Master of Speech and Language Therapy provides qualified speech-language therapists with advanced clinical and research training, enabling them to deepen their expertise, engage with current issues in the profession, and contribute to evidence-informed practice and research. The distance programmes are enhanced through our Auckland-based Speech-language Therapy Clinic, which provides assessment and intervention services for children and adults with communication, voice, feeding, swallowing, and language needs, while offering an authentic clinical learning environment for speech-language therapy students under professional supervision.

About you | Ko koe tēnei

The position requires:

• An academic who is committed to upholding Te Tiriti.
• Membership of the New Zealand Speech Language Therapy Association (NZSLTA) is essential.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• A respected professional and clinical educator with a strong reputation in your field.
• SLT practice experience in education, health or community settings.
• Evidence of effective teaching, supervision, and student support.
• An experienced networker and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.

Why Massey University?/He aha Kōwhiri ai i te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa?

At Massey, we are a Te Tiriti-led university, committed to creating a positive impact in our communities and preparing our ākonga for the future. You will be part of a supportive and innovative team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

In addition to a competitive salary, Massey offers further staff benefits

• Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme.
• Five University holidays per year in addition to your annual leave.
• Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family.
• Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

As part of your application, please include a CV and covering letter that specifically addresses the experiences, capacities, and capabilities outlined in the job description.

The employment setting will involve work with people across the lifespan and applicants will be required to comply with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children's Workers) Regulations 2015.

All applications must be made online through the Massey University candidate portal. Applications close Thursday 05 November 2026, 11.00pm.

Desired Skills and Experience

Speech-Language Therapy Clinical Education Student Supervision Speech Pathology Telehealth Clinical Assessment Intervention Planning Adult Rehabilitation Paediatric Therapy Communication Disorders Swallowing & Feeding Disorders Evidence-Based Practice Clinical Placement Supervision Higher Education Stakeholder Engagement Te Tiriti o Waitangi Interprofessional Practice Research and Scholarship Community Health NZSLTA Membership