Social Worker: Cancer Support
Social Worker Cancer Support: Psychology and Social Work Team
Permanent, Part Time (0.7 FTE/56 hours per fortnight)
North Shore Hospital
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitemata has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Cancer Support: Psychology and Social Work Team.
We are seeking an experienced practitioner, who will bring advanced clinical skills, leadership capability, and a strong commitment to holistic, equitable cancer care.
About the service
Our service provides psychosocial support to people from high suspicion of cancer, through diagnosis, treatment, and the completion of active cancer care. We work closely with patients, whanau, and carers to address the complex emotional, social, cultural, and practical impacts of cancer.
We are an innovative and compassionate team delivering integrated psychosocial care across a range of Waitemata specialties, in collaboration with the Northern Region Cancer Support services and cancer Non government organisations (NGOs). The team works closely within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure coordinated, patientcentred care.
About the role
This role is predominantly communitybased, with additional work in inpatient settings and outpatient clinics.
As an experienced social worker, you will:
Deliver high-quality psychosocial assessment and interventions for people with cancer and their whanauApply critical thinking and evidence-informed practice to complex clinical situations
Advocate effectively for patients within health and community systems
Educate and support other health professionals regarding the psychosocial needs of cancer patients
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and projects that enhance holistic cancer care
Support the Clinical Leader in driving team performance, quality, and best practice
Required skills and experience
A recognised Social Work qualification with full registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board and a current Annual Practising CertificateA minimum of three years postqualification social work experience in an acute hospital and/or community health setting
Demonstrated understanding of, and competence in, Tikanga Maori
A full, drivers licence
Advanced psychosocial assessment and intervention skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Membership of ANZASWExperience working with grief, loss, and adjustment
Proven experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Strong cultural knowledge and the ability to work effectively alongside diverse communities
Experience in service development and managing projects to improve patient care
Experience providing clinical supervision to social workers and/or allied health professionals
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to delivering equitable, culturally responsive healthcare for all New Zealanders.
We are also committed to creating a supportive work environment and offer:
Regular supervision and training opportunitiesEncouragement to develop your skills and interests within a supportive team environment
On-going best practice initiatives
On-going professional development
Other work perks include;Access to free health NZ Waitemata 24/7 Staff Gym and free EAP Assistance Programme
Discounts at some great companies via our Waitemata Work Perks network
Payment of APC and contribution towards Professional Association fees
Access to support for professional development
Do you share our passion in providing an excellent service for adults?
Are you a dynamic, resilient, clinician seeking new opportunities?
Can you work independently within a team while holding a desire to be a part of an innovative service?
Then we want to hear from you and encourage you to apply online now!
For a copy of the Position Description, please click here
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
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 1 April 2026.
For further information please contact:
Anna Norgrove, Clinical Leader Social Work, Cancer Support at anna.norgrove@waitematadhb.govt.nz or 021 728 182
OR
Gwyneth Capes, Charge Nurse Manager, Cancer Services +64 21 816576 | Gwyneth.Capes@waitematadhb.govt.nz or 021816576
For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nzJob reference: WDHB21298
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the