Specialist Speech Language Therapist

Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust (START)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Full time fixed term contract (12 month Parental Leave cover)

Are you an experience Speech Language Therapist with a passion for working with people who stutter? Would you value the opportunity to work with clients from pre-schoolers to adults who require support and therapy for stuttering?

The Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust (START) are looking for an experienced Speech-Language Therapist to join our team in Auckland Central on a fixed-term basis, providing parental leave cover.

START is a charitable trust and the only specialist organisation in Aotearoa providing support and therapy for people who stutter. We are recognised and respected for our expertise in stuttering therapy, our community focus and our commitment to innovative and evidence based practice. As an organisation we are dedicated to making a difference for people who stutter and their whanau.

This is a unique opportunity to join our small, skilled and collaborative team for 12 months and expand your expertise working in the field of stuttering. We are looking for a Speech Language Therapist who brings;

·         A genuine interest in, and empathy for, people who stutter across all ages and backgrounds.

·         Ideally 2+ years of clinical experience, ideally including work with people who stutter.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         A commitment to community, partnership and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

·         Membership of (or eligibility for) New Zealand Speech Language Therapy Association / Te Kāhui Kaiwhakatikatika Reo Kōrero o Aotearoa

For a confidential discussion or to request an information pack please contact Penelope Robinson (Executive Director) on 09 5796775 or [email protected].

If you are living outside of Auckland or only have capacity to work part-time please still get in touch to discuss further.

Applications close: Friday 13th November 2026, midnight.

Salary: Remuneration is subject to experience

Learn more about START and our values: https://www.stuttering.co.nz/