• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
• Location: Dunedin - Otago & Southland (Regular travel required)
• Salary: $106,416 - $117,782 based on experience

We are seeking experienced practitioners who have good operational experience and a passion for working with tamariki and rangatahi with high and complex needs.

You will be a strong communicator with high EQ who enjoys complexity and can engage effectively across multiple settings and agencies. You will thrive in a team but also be able to work independently. You will have strong cultural competency and a background in disability, education, mental health or other relevant discipline.

Mō te tūnga | About the Role:

Join our High and Complex Needs (HCN) Interagency Unit, where we collaborate with multiple government sectors and non-government agencies to develop effective and individualised solutions for tamariki and rangatahi with high and complex needs.

As an HCN Specialist, you will develop tailored plans that meet the specific needs of tamariki and any identified service gaps. You will lead the coordination of the interventions that you have developed in collaboration with the key agencies. You will ensure that plans will build skills and promote a positive future for tamariki and their families.

This role balances people engagement and administrative responsibilities, requiring sound clinical and operational knowledge, strong self-motivation, highly developed organisational skills, and advanced communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to work in an agency that demonstrates best practice in terms of collaboration across government.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with professionals, whānau and tamariki to create intensive support plans that acknowledge needs across various life domains such as cultural identity, educational needs and wellbeing.
• Coordinate services and interventions to foster positive changes.
• Produce high-quality documentation and reports for stakeholders.
• Build respectful working relationships across various agencies. Ensure you are meeting the needs of a diverse group in terms of

Mō mātou | About Us:

We are a diverse team of professionals, including psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers, and more, united in our mission to improve outcomes for children and young people with high and complex needs.

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What You Will Bring:

You will need to have strong credibility and relationship management, and clinical skills related to working with tamariki and rangatahi which will allow you to engage and influence at all levels. You'll be a high-level communicator capable of providing best practice advice and manage complex relationships with stakeholders.

• 5+ years of senior-level clinical practice experience in disability, education, mental health or social services.
• Knowledge of best practice in early intervention and the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Experience in inter-agency collaboration and across different sectors.
• An understanding of government processes.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Leadership experience and a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Cultural competence.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues and best practices in service delivery for tamariki and rangatahi.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of tamariki and rangatahi with high and complex needs we encourage you to apply today!

More information is available at Home | High and Complex Needs hcn.govt.nz

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 to $117,782 dependent on experience. We offer the opportunity to work in a diverse, supportive and committed team alongside a range of professional development opportunities.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

This role will offer the right candidate the ability to work in a Ministry committed to professionalism, innovation and the ability to find creative solutions to challenges in a role where no two days are the same!

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

Apply online with your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your motivation for applying and the skills and relevant experience you can bring to the role. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications close: Wednesday 19 February 2025, however we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing as we go so get your applications in today!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.