Registered Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist - Child, Adolescent & Family Services
Registered Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist - CAFS
- Southland Hospital, Full time Permanent role available
- 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 fill this role working with children and adolescents (and their families), with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. If you have experience in the provision of psychotherapy on an individual or group basis and you're passionate with an unwavering belief in people's recovery - then you might just be the one for us!
You'll 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 with a focus on excellent service delivery, you'll 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 that 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'll work with a broad-based generic caseload, utilising your mental health skills providing excellent assessment and intervention. As someone committed to the MDT approach with a focus on excellent service delivery, you'll also appreciate that we offer ongoing tailored professional development specific to our Mental Health team. Naturally you'll have the ability to work under pressure as 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 with experience in working within a mental health sector with children, adolescents and their families. You will have a full NZ driver's licence.
You will be a Mental Health Professional and have experience in working with children and adolescent in a mental health setting.
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 20 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job details
| Job Reference: | 226479 | |
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| Job type: | Permanent Full time | |
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| Closes: | 20-May-2026 | |
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