Mental Health Professional - Youth Forensic

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
• Dunedin (CBD)
• Salary band - $77,087 - $107,600 per annum pro rata
• Permanent opportunity
• Fill-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Competitive salary plus KiwiSaver
• 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
• 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.

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.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 19 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact :

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