Social Worker
Social Worker, full-time role
Fixed Term 12th May - 30th September 2025
Allied Health Inpatient Team, North Shore hospital
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.
If you are looking to be valued by a dynamic and supportive team, then come and work with us!
You will enjoy working within a learning organisation that encourages your professional development and career progression.
Benefits include:
- Supportive team structure, with support from a clinical leader, advanced clinician and senior social workers.
- Opportunity to work full or part time.
- In-house professional development with regular in-service training and education opportunities
- Hardworking and positive team environment.
- Regular supervision
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts at some great companies via our Waitematā Work Perks network
About the Role
As an inpatient social worker you will conduct bio-psycho-social assessment and therapeutic social work interventions. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide a high standard of assessment, intervention and discharge planning collaborating with patients to achieve positive health outcomes.
Safe guarding adults at risk is a core component of health social work. The successful candidate will be client-centred in their approach and have excellent risk assessment, counselling and communication skills.
About the Team
Our team of social workers provide service to a variety of inpatient wards, including orthopaedics, surgical, general medical and Emergency medicine.
We are a close-knit team who are dedicated to providing a high standard of care to our Waitematā community.
For more information on living and working in the Waitematā region click here
About You
Our ideal candidate will:
· Hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree or MSW (Applied)
· Be registered with the New Zealand SWRB with a current annual practicing certificate
- Have an ability to be flexible and adaptable within a busy, fast-paced work environment
- Be committed to team work and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
· ANZASW membership and previous hospital experience is preferred.
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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 Māori, 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 6/5/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kezia Andrews, Clinical Leader Social Work at Kezia.andrews@waitematadhb.govt.nz or 021348243
For recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant: Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.