Response Lead Social Worker-Pacific Mental Health - Auckland
Pacific Response Lead Social Work - Takanga a Fohe, Isa Lei - Pacific Mental Health Services
Permanent Full-time positionMonday to Friday
Based in Henderson
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 Us
Takanga A Fohe is a Pacific cultural clinical service within the Waitemata Specialist Mental Health Addictions Service group. We provide multi disciplinary service committed to best care for Pacific. Our top three values are compassion, family and tautua (service).
Isa Lei MH Services is seeking a Senior Registered Social Worker who is passionate about making a noticeable difference to Pasifika peoples and their families. The preferred candidate must be able to coordinate and advocate for Pasifika consumers, patients and families who access Adult Mental health services.Our team is committed to improving both Pasifika health gains and our relationship with internal and external providers.
About You
Knowledge or experience of working with key Pasifika stakeholders would be advantageous. A high standard of interpersonal skills and a proven ability to organise and prioritise your workload is essential.- A full drivers license
- NZ Registered Social Worker
- Current practicing certificate
- Previous experience in Clinical Social within Mental Health Services
If you are looking to be an integral part of a team, working closely with your consumers in a rewarding environment please apply online by visiting our website at Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB18962
For further information about the position, please contact Sione Maka, Service Team Manager on (09) 822 8751
For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email
For a copy of the position description, please click here
Job Number: WDHB18962Closing Date: 30 August 2025