Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse - YSS

New Zealand Government
📍 New Zealand, Otago, New Zealand 💼 Permanent Part time 🕒 Posted July 28, 2026

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 Details

  • Location New Zealand, Otago
  • Job Type Permanent Part time
  • Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
  • Posted Date July 28, 2026
  • Application Deadline September 06, 2026