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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Southland Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role
• Registered Nurse salary between $75,773 and $106,739 per annum
• Social Worker and Occupational Therapist salary between $74,852 and $104,466 per annum

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced mental health professional to work with children and adolescents (and their families) experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. If you have experience providing psychotherapy on an individual or group basis and are passionate, with an unwavering belief in people's recovery, you might be the one for us.

You will work with a broad-based generic caseload, utilising your mental health experience with excellent assessment and intervention skills. As someone committed to the MDT approach and focused on excellent service delivery, you will also appreciate that we offer ongoing tailored professional development specific to our Mental Health team.

You should be a confident and effective communicator, truly passionate about your work.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

You will work with a broad-based generic caseload, utilising your mental health skills to provide excellent assessment and intervention. As someone committed to the MDT approach and focused on excellent service delivery, you will also appreciate the tailored professional development offered within our Mental Health team. Naturally, you will have the ability to work under pressure and be a team player committed to excellence in service delivery.

You must:

• be a registered health professional with a current APC - Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker
• have experience working in a child and adolescent mental health setting
• hold a full New Zealand driver's licence.

You will be a mental health professional with experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting.

Registered Nurse position description.

Social Worker position description.

Occupational Therapist position description.

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 serve 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 Friday, 20 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.