Social Worker
Social Worker Forensic Community Reintegration Team -Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service (ARFPS) Mason Clinic Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora WaitematāPermanent full-time roleBased in Point ChevalierHealth 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 We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Social Worker with previous mental health experience to join the Regional Forensic Psychiatry Team.
Please click here for a copy of the position description.The position requires the following:Experienced in participating and facilitating groups. It includes understanding and ensuring confidentiality is being respected, group boundaries and members are protected whenever possible from situations that are highly triggering or threatening.Experienced in collaboratively developing a transition plan and supporting clients transition to community.able to help and facilitate access to accommodation with appropriate resources (ex: WINZ) in working with community-based support.Strong team player. To demonstrate flexibility and to participate in a variety of forensic settings.Participate in cross service cover within the Mason Clinic.There is active support for professional development through supervision, and on-going training and encouragement to be a member of the ANZASW as a Registered Social Worker.
If you have a recognised social work degree, a full drivers licence and would enjoy working for an expanding service, we look forward to hearing from you.The following are essential attributes Sound Social Work knowledge baseKnowledge of Mental Health issuesUnderstanding of the nature of organisations and knowledge of social service policies and systemsCommitment to empowerment of clients and families/whanauEffective communication skills, oral and writtenGood community/networking skillsProfessional focus and ability to relate well to social work colleaguesCurrent drivers licenceAbility to work autonomouslyGood time managementAbility to develop good working relationshipsCommitment to maintaining high professional standardFor further information please contact Simon Portelli, Team Leader, Regional Forensic Community Team on (09) 815 5846 and for more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via emailWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Position number: WDHB20797Closing date: 15 January 2026