Social Worker
Permanent 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) positionRole based in Hokitika Supporting our community services across the West CoastHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmlygrounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to servingall New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building ahealth system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau- centred care, and excellence.Eharataku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitiniMystrength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many About the RoleWe are looking for a New ZealandRegistered Social Worker to join our small team of enthusiastic, energetic anddedicated multidisciplinary professionals.
We have a great working relationshipwith District Nursing, Complex Clinical Care Network, Rural Nurse Specialists,and other community services across the West Coast.
The role also links closelywith our hospital multidisciplinary team ensuring the transition from home tohospital and back home again is well supported.As a Social Worker you will beresponsible for providing appropriate and effective psychosocial assessment,intervention, monitoring and evaluation to clients.Whilst no day is the sametypically you will be in the community alongside other physical and mentalhealth professionals with clients of all ages.
Supporting them andtheir whānau through their health journey.Advocating, providingemotional care and practical solutions to clients.About the West CoastWe are unique and like no otherin New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a realdifference.We will help you grow as aleader in rural health with a continued focus on your career developmentWe continue to break new groundand shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.Living on the West Coast offersa superb lifestyle and a great work life balance.
No more city congestion bike or even walk towork.If you enjoy the outdoors
- the mountains, sea, rivers and lakes awaityou.
- drive away.
- t a job for justanyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated tothis community and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence inrural health care.The West Coast is renowned for its beauty, wilderness and outdoor activity opportunities, the people of the West Coast area are resilient with a strong Community spirit.
To find out more about living and working here on the Coast visit https://westcoast.co.nz/live/cut-out-for-the-coast/About YouWe are seeking a committed Social Worker to join our team in this part time permanent 0.8FTE position.
To be successful in this role you will have: Registration with the Social Work Registration Board of NZA current certificate of competency to practice Social WorkSocial work experience within health preferredAbility to work independently and within a teamAbility to relate and communicate clearly with a range of healthcare professionals, patients and colleaguesCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reoMāori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of yourlearning and growth Self-motivation and enthusiasmA full driver's licenceDesirable:Experienceworking within the New Zealand Health systemExperienceworking in rural communityExperienceworking in an Interdisciplinary teamKnowledgeof all relevant legislation and standardsWorkingfor Health New ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'.
We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.TheEquity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the healthsystem think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes thecultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Weparticularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled,and rainbow communities.Howto ApplyToview the position description and/or apply for the role please click
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- All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal before 11:59pm on 1st May 2025.
If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nzPleasenote, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with therecruitment process before the closing date of this advert.