Social Worker
Social WorkerAllied Health Waitakere HospitalPermanent, Part time 0.5 FTE (40 hours per fortnight, Mon-Fri)Specialty Medicine & Health of Older PeopleHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora WaitematāAdvance your Social Work career in an engaging, flexible, and supportive learning environmentHealth 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 RoleAre you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Our team is looking for a Social Worker who wants to make a difference, providing bio-psycho-social assessments and therapeutic social work interventions with our inpatients at Waitakere Hospital.This is a part time (0.5 FTE) social worker role working on our acute medical wards at Waitakere hospital.The role also includes being part of a weekend roster to work in the Emergency Department. The successful candidate will be client and family/whānau - centered in their approach and have excellent counselling skills, including some experience working with grief and loss.
They will have a thorough understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and experience working with people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. They will be effective communicators and a key member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Within this role you will receive:Support and development of your personal and professional goalsSupport and mentoring from advanced clinician and senior cliniciansRegular professional supervision from experienced cliniciansOpportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projectsTraining and support for this availableCredentialing for weekend workWork perksAbout the Team/Service/ LocationYou will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.Health New Zealand Waitematā is leading the way in the Northland region in digital innovation with electronic patient notes, e-prescribing and e-vitals and have strong links with our community and outpatient services.About youKey requirements for this role: (see link to PD below for full details)hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree and be registered with the New Zealand SWRB2+ years of recent inpatient experienceAbility to lead, support and mentor/supervise junior staffExperience with student supervisionStrong clinical assessment skills, great communication and fast thinkingAre you able to:Role model and promote reflective practice?Manage and support other staff in stressful situations?Share our passion in providing an excellent service for adults?Demonstrate that you are a dynamic clinician seeking new opportunities?Work independently within a team?If you are looking to be valued by a dynamic and supportive team then come and work with us!Please click here for position descriptionWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 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 22 June 2026.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sian Lyness, Clinical Lead Social Worker, at sian.lyness2@waitematadhb.govt.nz 021722803.For general enquiries or support with your online application, please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant at lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nzJob reference: WDHB21268We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.