Job location: Royal Oak office; Auckland (North Shore/West Auckland caseload)

CCS Disability Action's vision is to see every disabled person/whānau hauā interwoven into the lives of their whānau and community.

We are the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand. Since 1935, we have been at the forefront of service provision, advocacy, and information sharing, working closely with disabled people / whānau hauā and their families across New Zealand.

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to become involved in organisation making a difference in the community. The Speech and Language Therapist is responsible for supporting children from two years through to school entry, who have high communication and eating/drinking support needs.

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the not-for-profit sector, we will provide you with the training, resources, and development you need to apply your skillsets and knowledge to thrive in this role.

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will:

• Support children with high and complex communication and eating, drinking and swallowing support needs
• Be community based - supporting whānau/families in their homes and children in their Early Learning Services
• Contribute to Individual Plan and ORS applications

With the support of Early Supports Team Manager and the team within our organisation, you'll:

• Provide quality services that support the communication and eating and drinking abilities of children with disabilities, in collaboration with their families. Services are developed and delivered
• Work as part of a team alongside an Early Intervention Teacher as well as other Specialists from other community-based organisations
• Work in partnership with whānau/families and early childhood teachers in developing and implementing Speech-Language Therapy ‘programmes' for each child

Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.

About you:

We are looking for people who have:

• A recognised qualification in Speech-Language Therapy
• Eligibility for membership of NZSTA
• Undergraduate paediatric dysphagia training and post qualification experience
• Experience working with preschool children in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with the implementation of Augmentative/Alternative Communication Systems.
• An ability to establish effective relationships with families / whanau, early childhood facilities and other agencies.
• We offer a supportive and flexible work environment including regular professional supervision.
• Applications from new graduates are welcome.

Why us?

At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.

Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work—valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.

With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you're with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:

• Exclusive discounts
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A paid annual wellbeing day.

Applications close on 7^th December 2025

Applications will be considered as they are received therefore the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.

We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.

If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact Jacqui.Carlson@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz. We're committed to making our process accessible to all.