We are always on the lookout for experts in communication from all over New Zealand, who would enjoy a fulfilling role working in partnership with justice professionals and alike to ensure communication access. We value skills in on-the-spot analysis of speech, language and comprehension and providing strategies that ensure a child, youth or adult can participate to the best of their ability in what is often a foreign context.

Moretalk is one of two Nationwide providers of court-appointed Communication Assistants in New Zealand. We provide free initial foundation training and quality ongoing professional development as part of engagement with any sub-contractors.

Current opportunities in Blenheim, Marlborough & West Coast Regions

Experience needed

1. The equivalent of 3 years of full-time experience in working with people with communication delays or disorders. Please note to meet Ministry Of Justice requirements this can mean you come from a background of the following professions: speech-language therapist, psychologist, occupational therapist, mental health specialist nurse, or specialist teacher.

Experience preferred

1. At least 3 years of full-time experience working as a Speech Language Therapist. We have found this the best fit for the scope of the assessment, reporting and intervention requirements of the role.
2. At least one year’s experience in a leadership role (for example):

• Communication Assistant
• Senior SLT
• Team Leader
• Service Manager
• Tertiary Educator

Personal attributes

• Respectful (for all judicial processes with the ability to maintain impartiality)
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong time management skills
• Responsive and flexible
• Authority, confidence and resilience
• Calm under pressure and able to think of their feet
• Excellence in report writing

If you are ready for that next step in your career and want to work in a different field within your profession, send admin@moretalk.co.nz your CV with a cover letter.