Maori Community Social Worker
Maori Social Worker / Kaitakawaenga 1.0 FTE Permanent Fulltime
Community Social Work teamNorth Shore Community Hospital Inpatient setting
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.
Is Whakawhanaungatanga important to you in your work?Are you passionate about Kaupapa Maori and your cultural connection to te Ao Maori?
We are looking for a Kaitakawaenga with a passion for working with Maori.
E nga mana, e nga reo, rangatira ma, tenei te panui ake i tenei Turanga, kua tu watea mai hei kaimahi Maori mo Waitemata rohe. Tona taitara he: Kaitakawaenga / Social Worker
About the Role
Are you looking for your next career challenge? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, committed and supportive multidisciplinary team? We're looking for a highly motivated, independent practitioner with lots of energy - an outstanding communicator with the ability to build rapport with people quickly and is effective working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be patient, family and whanau-centred in their approach. You will have experience working with Maori patients in a hospital setting as well as experience working with whanau Maori in the community. You will be skilled in therapeutic engagement and will undertake psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and safety planning.You will have experience working with grief and loss, crisis intervention, safeguarding people across the lifespan and complex problem solving.
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About the Team/Service/Location
This position will give you the opportunity to consult with multi-disciplinary teams on the social work role incorporating Maori models of care into patient care to enhance clinical outcomes for Maori patients and their whanau.
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About you
It is essential that you have lived experience of te Ao Maori and have social work experience in the health sector of working with Maori clients and whanau
Current New Zealand Driver's License
Experience gained in an inpatient hospital setting and in the community is preferred
The successful applicant will have experience of working therapeutically with people experiencing ill health, grief and loss and managing complex social issues
A social work degree and registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board including a current Annual Practising Certificate is required
ANZASW Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association is preferred
Share our passion for delivering an excellent service
Are a dynamic clinician seeking new opportunities?
Enjoy team work and are also capable of working autonomously.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
If being part of a culturally responsive Health Organisation and making a difference with Maori is something your passionate about we would love for you to apply. To apply please click 'apply now.'
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday 12 September 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sian Lyness Clinic Lead Social work @ sian.lyness2@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzJob Reference: WDHB18797
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.