Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse - YSS

New Zealand Government
Permanent Part time New Zealand, Otago Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
New Zealand, Otago, New Zealand

Job Description

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.

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Part time
Location: New Zealand, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026