We are a top multidisciplinary Allied Health provider for New Zealand.
Our employee support is unrivalled. While we do offer work-from-home flexibility, our teams are mostly clinic-based so you can
work collaboratively and never have to face challenges alone.
Our working environment, culture and perks are second-to-none. Autonomy, flexibility, structured training, development initiatives and solid opportunities for career progression are just the start!
Current job openings
Are you an Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist or Behaviour Specialist looking to make a meaningful difference to people's lives and build a rewarding career? Better Days, New Zealand's fastest-growing Allied Health provider, has the following positions available...
Speech Language Therapist and SLT Mentor/ Supervisor
Canterbury- $70k - $90k
This is a unique and newly created opportunity in your choice of Auckland, Hamilton or Christchurch to both develop and strengthen your clinical expertise by providing mentorship and clinical education, but also provide clinical assessment and interventions to people in the community.
Thank you for your interest in joining Better Days! Please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Speech Language Therapist and SLT Mentor/ Supervisor
Who We Are | Ko wai matou:
At Better Days, we began with a simple idea: better quality Allied Health services for people living with a disability. Our team of likeminded community based allied health therapists are committed to offering the highest quality of support to people of all ages living with a disability or neurological disorder.
We deliver better quality outcomes to people living with a disability in the community, as well as provide mentoring and clinical supervision to our wider Better Days team both here in NZ and in Australia. It is Better Days' commitment to provide better care and support to both our clients but also our team members. Better Days prides ourselves on being innovative, passionate and thinking outside the box to do things differently and revolutionize the way care and support is delivered.
Our Values | Whanonga pono:
We Get Sh*t Done!
We are People People
Love What You Do
Frankly, we Give a Damn
Your New Role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga:
This is a unique and newly created opportunity in your choice of Auckland, Hamilton or Christchurch to both develop and strengthen your clinical expertise by providing mentorship and clinical education, but also provide clinical assessment and interventions to people in the community. We are open to people wanting to work part time. At Better Days, no two days are the same, though your typical day may involve:
1:1 and group mentoring calls and video calls with other SLTs.
Providing clinical supervision to a team of SLTs including shadowing, mentoring and ongoing report reviews.
Supporting other SLTs to undertake functional assessments of people’s swallowing and communication.
Reviewing reports from other SLTs, including assessment and review reports as well as applications for Assistive Technology/ AAC
Preparing and developing presentations and clinical PD sessions for the team.
Visiting a variety of people in their homes to assess their needs, design appropriate behaviour support plans, and advocate on their behalf. You may work with clients with a range of conditions including neurological conditions, ASD and many more.
Collaborating with your multidisciplinary team to share knowledge and ideas.
Service development – meeting and building relationships with stakeholders in the community to drive the business.
Celebrating “Wins” with your clients, their whānau, your colleagues, and your supportive Leadership Team.
Attending formal and informal opportunities for networking and learning and development both in New Zealand and Australia.
When You Join Us:
You will be provided with:
Generous and above industry standard remuneration.
Autonomy and flexibility in your day-to-day work.
Real opportunities for career progression, we will support your professional development, career goals and long-term growth including the opportunity to grow into clinical leadership and management roles.
A Team Leader to assist you with our systems and practices as well as settle you into your new role.
On the job training and upskilling in the role in New Zealand and/or Australia.
A Clinical Supervisor who will meet with you regularly, providing clinical support in the realm of SLT and guide your internal and external professional development activities.
Opportunities to work from home and in our offices.
Tools to do your job well including an iPhone and laptop to support flexible working and work/life balance.
We Value You:
Better Days Policies that support YOU include:
Commitment to your development via our industry leading, specialised Learning and Development function which is complemented with 4 days study leave per year and financial support to attend external professional development.
Passionate leave - long term unpaid leave so you can travel, take a career break, or pursue projects you are passionate about with the security of knowing that your job and Better Days community will be waiting for you when you return.
Joining an organisation which is committed to your wellbeing with policies which include an annual wellbeing day and access to confidential counselling support services.
Flexible working hours and work from home options available
You will have Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
We ensure you have what you need to do your role including the provision of Laptop and Phone and significant IT and Admin support.
KM reimbursement is provided.
Comfortable office spaces where you can collaborate and work closely with your multidisciplinary team.
Payment of professional membership/ registration.
What we are Looking For:
We recruit with a strong focus on personality, cultural fit and long term career potential. We believe this is a career and not just a job. It you meet the below criteria we would love to hear from you:
You have 3+ years experience working with people who have complex communication and swallowing needs
You have experience writing SLTs reports related to assessments and funding requests.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy/ Pathology.
Experience in mentoring and supervising others.
You have your own car and a valid driver’s license.
How to Apply:
Do not miss out on this opportunity, click ‘Apply Now’ with your covering letter and CV. If you would prefer to have a confidential conversation about your career before applying, please call Anneke, NZ National Manager on 021645201. You can also email MyFuture@Betterdays.nz if you have any questions. We are open to part time options for the right people.
We encourage you to visit our website and follow us on social media where you can find out more;
Website: www.betterdays.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BetterDaysNZ
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/better-days-nz
Behaviour Specialist
Who We Are | Ko Wai Matou:
Better Days began with a vision: to provide better community-centred support services for people living with a disability, and to be a better place to work for all team members. Our team of likeminded community based allied health therapists are committed to offering the highest quality of support to people of all ages to get better outcomes for the people we work with.
We are seeking a passionate Behaviour Specialist (full-time or part-time) to join our vibrant team and bring our values to life.
Our Values | Whanonga Pono:
We Get Sh*t Done!
We are People People
Love What You Do
Frankly, we Give a Damn
Industry-leading support and benefits | Huanga:
Individualised clinical supervision from one of our experienced Clinicians
Extra supervision and support during first months/onboarding
Clearly defined career progression pathways
Flexible working hours and work-from-home options
World-class Learning and Development programs to support and further enable your growth
PD budget to attend external events
Wellbeing days
Travel reimbursement with minimal travel distances
About your new role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga:
As a Better Days Behaviour Specialist, your day could include:
1:1 and group mentoring calls and video calls with other Behaviour Specialists.
Providing clinical supervision to a team of Behaviour Specialists including shadowing, mentoring and ongoing report reviews.
Supporting other Behaviour Specialists to undertake functional behaviour assessments.
Supporting other Behaviour Specialists to develop behaviour support plans and reviewing these plans.
Providing guidance around the legislation and safeguarding guidelines for restrictive practices, and the role of the Quality and Safeguards Commission in Australia.
Preparing and developing presentations and clinical PD sessions for the team.
Upskilling and developing skills across a range of areas including restrictive practices, mental health and trauma informed behaviour support.
Visiting a variety of people in their homes to assess their needs, design appropriate behaviour support plans, and advocate on their behalf. You may work with clients with a range of conditions including neurological conditions, ASD and many more.
Service development – meeting and building relationships with stakeholders in the community to drive the business.
Collaborating with your multidisciplinary team to share knowledge and ideas.
Celebrating “Wins” with your clients, their whānau, your colleagues, and your supportive Leadership Team.
Attending formal and informal opportunities for networking and learning and development both in New Zealand and Australia.
About you
You are passionate about making a difference!
You have tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Allied Health or similar field
You have 3+ years experience working as a Behaviour Specialist.
You have experience creating Behaviour Support Plans and writing behaviour support reports.
You have experience in mentoring and supervising other clinicians.
You embody Better Days’ values
You have your own car and a valid driver’s license
You can provide evidence of relevant rights to work as well as proof of COVID vaccinations
How to apply
To make a bigger difference to people’s lives and your career, click ‘Apply Now’ below.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying (or if you’re interested in a career with Better Days but feel this isn’t the right role for you), please call Anneke on 021645201.
You can also email MyFuture@BetterDays.nz or visit our website: www.betterdays.nz
Life at Better Days
Why work with us?
At the core of what we do are our values, which govern our day-to-day interactions with one another and the community!
When you join us at Better Days and ask what our values are, we will tell you:
Love what you do
Team members who love what they do achieve the best outcomes for everybody. We want you to be happy to come to work each day.
We are people people
We are an organisation proudly free from politics and bureaucracy, and we genuinely care about our interactions with one another and our participants.
Frankly, we give a damn
Working at Better Days is a career, not a job. We are committed to providing you with the opportunity to make a difference to those in need.
We get sh*t done!
Our participants and colleagues rely on us. We don’t waste time and work hard to help participants achieve goals they never thought possible.
Perks for Better Days
A few of the benefits of working at Better Days:
Four study leave days each year
Financial support to attend external courses and events
Long-term unpaid ‘passionate leave’ so you can travel, take a career break,
or pursue passion projects without breaking your continuity of service
Flexible working hours and work-from-home options
Regular team bonding and celebrations of each other’s life events.
Contact Us
Fill out the form and one of our friendly staff will be in contact shortly
09 802 2296
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