Opotiki - Social Worker - Allied Health Inpatient Teamat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty -
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Opotiki
Based at Tauranga HospitalPermanent Part
- time - 0.8 FTESubsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Wellness programme + Discounted goods 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.
About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Social Worker who is passionate about health social work or wishes to extend your current social work skills.
You would be an integral member of the Cancer Psychosocial Support Services team.This position is based at Tauranga Hospital providing multi-disciplinary, client focused services to patients and their whānau/carers.
Your previous experience in health care service delivery will be invaluable.
Experience of working with vulnerable children and/or adults would be highly desirable.
This role will be 32 hours per week Monday to Friday based within the Tauranga Hospital Allied Health Social Work Team.
With no day being the same, you will have an opportunity to work with people of diverse cultures and ages to undertake biopsychosocial, risk and safety assessments and plan interventions.
Utilising your crisis intervention skills, you will provide therapeutic support for the patient and whānau and facilitate connections with Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi services and external agencies.
About the Team/Service/LocationSituated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more.
Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.
We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.
Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
For information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty click here.
About youThe successful candidate will:Hold a NZ recognised Social Work qualification with SWRB registrationHave proven NZ post graduate experience of at least 2 years.Have experience working with family harm, alcohol and drug services and mental health
- this would be an advantage.
Ideally have established knowledge and networks of local community-based support services.Have excellent communication and conflict management skills.Produce timely, accurate written documentation If you are passionate about people's wellbeing, trauma recovery and advanced social work practice
- we look forward to meeting with you.
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 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 12th August 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
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