Social Worker at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa, Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Service: Allied Health

Location: Masterton - Wairarapa

Contract: Permanent Part Time

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 Role

If you have a passion for working with clients and their whānau to support them through their health journey and have previous experience in a health setting we would love to hear from you. The Social Work team is a small dynamic team that works in an interdisciplinary manner both within the hospital and in the community, and has strong links with the wider Allied Health team, Community Nursing and local community support services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community.

This is a part time, permanent role working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE)

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Social Work team is part of the wider Allied Health multidisciplinary team providing support to clients, their whānau and community. The team is based at Masterton Hospital and works across the Wairarapa region with patients and their whānau in acute inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

To learn more about living in the Wairarapa region click here Wairarapa

About you

• NZ Registered Social Worker with current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Current full NZ driver's license with ability to drive a manual and automatic car.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice essential.
• Experience in working in health (preferable)

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 11.59 18th November 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jenny Milne ,Social Work Team Leader, Wairarapa Hospital 0276758503 jennifer.milne@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.