Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse - YSS

# Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse - YSS at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse – YSS****Dunedin****Salary - $79,014 - $110,290** **+ Kiwisaver*** **01.0 FTE (40hrs per week) permanent opportunity****About the role**The Youth Forensic Team is a specialised service providing support for youth who are engaged in offending behaviours within the juvenile justice system and who are also experiencing emotional and/or mental health disorders.This role is based in Dunedin but with a requirement of district wide travel. You will provide an effective, efficient service for youth who are engaged in offending behaviours within the juvenile justice system and who are also experiencing emotional and/or mental health disorders.To be successful in this role you will:* Advocate for forensic youth, focusing on their optimum care and resilience* Undertake a comprehensive assessment and provide treatment advice alongside consultation with the multidisciplinary youth forensic team* Provide referral of the youth for any potentially unmet need identified* Support the youth court processes locally and in other rural centres to ensure effective liaison and developed professional relationships across the district**About you**There is a degree of working autonomously with this role, but you must also to be an active team member. A current full drivers' licence is required, as a component of the position is working in the community covering required need in Invercargill, Queenstown and other rural areas.We provide an orientation to our roles and will support your on-going professional development needs.Our successful candidate will have:* New Zealand Registration with a scope of practice that allows you to work in mental health and APC with Nursing Council New Zealand.* Previous experience working in mental health* You will have previously demonstrated a commitment to best practice standards and your model of practice will be inclusive of the seven Real Skills of *Let's get real (**www.tepou.co.nz**).** You will also hold a strong sense of ‘self' and a demonstrated commitment to working cohesively in a large and dynamic multidisciplinary team.* Excellent communication skills.* The ability to problem-solve and remain calm under pressure.* A current full driver's license.**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 26 July 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [email protected] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Community Services || Date listed: | 29-Jun-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 26-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 33792 || Attachment: | HNZ Position Description Registered Nurse YSS.pdf (PDF, 426KB) Job Description PD\_Occupational\_Therapist\_HNZ YSS.pdf (PDF, 425KB) Job Description Social Work PD 2026 YSS.pdf (PDF, 410KB) Job Description | #J-18808-Ljbffr