Auckland | Part-time to Full-time | Permanent
About Us
The Hearing House is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults who access sound through cochlear implants. We work alongside children and their whānau from across the upper North Island, from Taupō to Cape Reinga, providing world-class, family-centred services that enable communication, connection, and participation in everyday life.
Guided by our values of Aroha (love and kindness), Miharo (wonder), Kaitiaki (guardianship), and Mahitahi (better together), we are proud of our warm, collaborative, and purpose-driven culture.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to lead our SLT team. This is a rare chance to combine clinical leadership with hands-on work in a specialist field.
You will lead, mentor and develop our SLT team, which works with both children and adults, and make sure our services meet international best-practice standards and the protocols of the Aotearoa Cochlear Implant Programme. You will also hold your own caseload, delivering assessment and cochlear implant habilitation to children from birth to 18, and supporting your team through complex clinical situations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Deliver pre and post cochlear implant assessment and therapy for children and their whānau
Support SLT team members with complex cases and provide clinical supervision
Lead the team's clinical practice, evaluating protocols and making changes that improve outcomes
Run service audits and outcome monitoring, working alongside the audiology team leads
Mentor the team, carry out performance reviews and identify training and development needs
Build a team culture that reflects our values and a commitment to continuous learning
Manage relationships with surgeons, medical professionals, AoDCs, RTDs and other professionals involved in our clients' care, and help deliver training to them
Maintain links with university SLT faculties and coordinate student placements
Contribute to clinical research and organisational projects
Provide outreach services, including travel to regions outside Auckland
About You
You are an experienced clinician who enjoys bringing out the best in others. You lead with warmth and clear expectations, communicate well with families and professionals alike, and are confident balancing a caseload with leading a team.
You will bring:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Language Therapy (or equivalent)
At least 5 years' post-qualification SLT experience
Management or leadership experience, including providing supervision
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Skill in coaching parents and caregivers with respect and empathy
A passion for working with Deaf and hard of hearing children and hearing technology
A full New Zealand driver's licence (or equivalent) and willingness to travel for outreach work
It would be great if you also have:
Auditory Verbal Therapy certification
Experience in Early Intervention, deafness or hearing technology
NZSL skills
Current NZSTA membership
Why Join The Hearing House?
Lead a skilled, specialist team doing life-changing work
Keep your clinical skills sharp alongside your leadership role
A supportive, values-led organisation with a strong learning culture
Opportunities for professional development, research and innovation
The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and whānau
Diversity and Inclusion statement
The Hearing House has a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to working in partnership with Māori. We value cultural diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all people feel respected, supported, and able to bring their whole selves to work.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter telling us why this role appeals to you.
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.