Community Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist - Youth Forensic Teamat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Christchurch
Fixed term position (1.0 FTE) from March 2026 to February 2027 (Covering Parental Leave)Work within an experienced multidisciplinary team and develop your professional and clinical expertiseProvide mental health interventions for vulnerable young people in collaboration with external servicesAbout the Role Are you looking for a change of pace?
Our supportive YouthForensic Team at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury has a fulltime (40 hours perweek) fixed term vacancy for an experienced NZ Registered Community Mental Health Nurse, SocialWorker or Occupational Therapist based out ofWhakatata House in central Christchurch and covering Canterbury.
The team has a range of skills and clinical expertise andare very supportive of staff new to the area.
Opportunities for professionaldevelopment are provided and encouraged to continue to build the expertise andresourcefulness of this team!Please note this is a fixed term position from March 2026for up to 12 months covering parental leave
Considerationwould be given if you have familiarity working with youth, and families/whanauwithin a mental health context.
Experience working with Maori and applying theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to your practice is essential.
Bring yourprofessional experience to provide consultation and management advice to theYouth Justice Residential facility (Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo), to assist withtheir interactions and care of the challenging young people admittedthere.
The successful candidate will be able to build strongeffective relationships with outstanding interpersonal and communicationskills, will be organised and methodical in their approach to administrationand time management, and will have flexibility and adaptability to meet thechangeable nature of our mahi.Current NZ Registration and APC in your profession isessential.A current full NZ Drivers Licence is required for thisposition.This is a 1.0FTE, fixed term position, Mon
How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 13th April.
Our supportive YouthForensic Team at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury has a fulltime (40 hours perweek) fixed term vacancy for an experienced NZ Registered Community Mental Health Nurse, SocialWorker or Occupational Therapist based out ofWhakatata House in central Christchurch and covering Canterbury.
Our vibrantand creative Team works hard to make a difference for these vulnerable youngpeople using an assertive outreach approach. The thought of working with this cohortmay be scary but we have a strong team philosophy and the mahi can be sorewarding.
In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for:Undertaking comprehensive mental health and AOD screens and assessments utilising clinical interviewing, diagnostic, and behavioural assessment;Formulating and delivering appropriate intervention plans, as part of case management with young people aged 10 to 18 and their family/whanau;Providing profession specific assessment and intervention;Youth court liaison work- into Youth Court, Youth Drug Court, Te Kooti Rangatahi;Presenting assessments, management plans and materials to other groups;Providing consultation and interventions into Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo (Youth Justice residence) and the Youth Wing at Christchurch Men's Prison;Liaison with Youth Justice Agencies, Non-Government Organisations (NGO's) and Regional services.Are you motivated and flexible to work in this challengingarea?
Work both autonomously and with our team to develop professionalrelationships with our many community partners/agencies whom you will beliaising with.
The ability to work in close collaboration with young people,their family / whanau, other team members as well as partnering organisationsis imperative to effectively engage appropriate clinical interventions for thisclient group.The team has a range of skills and clinical expertise andare very supportive of staff new to the area.
Opportunities for professionaldevelopment are provided and encouraged to continue to build the expertise andresourcefulness of this team!Please note this is a fixed term position from March 2026for up to 12 months covering parental leave
- the incumbent can give a onemonth notice of intention to return to work.About YouYou will have the ability to develop sound psychiatricassessment skills and build robust knowledge of relevant legislation includingOranga Tamariki Act, MHA, Criminal Justice Act.
Your ability to accuratelyidentify risk and advise appropriate management strategies will be highlyskilled.
Experience working within Child, Adolescent and Familyservices, Specialist Mental Health, is desirable for this role.Considerationwould be given if you have familiarity working with youth, and families/whanauwithin a mental health context.
Experience working with Maori and applying theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to your practice is essential.
Bring yourprofessional experience to provide consultation and management advice to theYouth Justice Residential facility (Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo), to assist withtheir interactions and care of the challenging young people admittedthere.
The successful candidate will be able to build strongeffective relationships with outstanding interpersonal and communicationskills, will be organised and methodical in their approach to administrationand time management, and will have flexibility and adaptability to meet thechangeable nature of our mahi.Current NZ Registration and APC in your profession isessential.A current full NZ Drivers Licence is required for thisposition.This is a 1.0FTE, fixed term position, Mon
- Fri.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 13th April.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
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