Social Worker - Mental Health Unitat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
If you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and want to be part of a service committed to excellence, this is the role for you.View position description.About youTo thrive in this role, you will have:a strong social work knowledge and a commitment to high-quality careexcellent communication and teamwork skillsthe ability to work under pressure and manage competing prioritiesregistration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (NZSWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)hospital-based social work experience (highly desirable)a strong understanding of the social determinants of health.This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day and grow your career within a supportive team.If you are ready for a challenging, rewarding, and purpose-driven role, we would love to hear from you.Salary rangeThis role falls under the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and ranges from Step 1 ($77,087) to Step 8 ($110,210) per annum pro-rata on the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce so we can better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to applyTo apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 26 April 2026.If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.