Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse - YSS at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

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Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse – YSS

Dunedin

Salary - $79,014 - $110,290 + Kiwisaver

• 0.9 FTE (36hrs per week) permanent opportunity

About the Role

As a Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or RN within the Youth Speciality Service you will play a key role in supporting Youth in the Southern region.

This Triage specific role is a pivotal position within Youth Speciality Service (YSS). The role is responsible for managing the intake of all referrals and ensuring timely access to appropriate care. This includes making independent and collaborative, clinical decisions within the multidisciplinary team.

You will have excellent clinical assessment skills and knowledge of evidenced based interventions when working with young people.

The Triage clinician is responsible for the effective assessment, prioritisation, and management of referrals into the service.

About You

With a sound understanding of child and youth-focused mental health interventions, you bring a therapeutic, evidence-based, and whānau-inclusive approach to your practice. You are confident working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to interprofessional care across diverse communities.

Your ability to build effective, respectful relationships with young people, their families and wider support networks is central to your practice.

In addition, you are:

• Experienced in mental health assessment, intervention, and treatment planning for youth (14–18years) with moderate to severe needs.
• Skilled in safeguarding practices and navigating complex family systems.
• Committed to service improvement, innovation, and evidence-based care.
• Registered with the New Zealand Registration Board and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.

If you are passionate about supporting rangatahi to thrive, believe in the power of whānau engagement, and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team making a real impact in the Southern region, then we would love to hear from you.

Salary range

This role falls between Step 1 ($79,014 p.a) and Step 7 ($110,290 p.a pro rata) of the Allied, Public Health and Technical scale. Or between step 1 ($77,667 p.a) and Step 7 ($109,407 p.a prorata) of the RN scale

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 9 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.