Social Worker - Whangarei at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Whangarei Hospital, Te Tai Tokerau
• Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week

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

The role of a Social Worker in the Social Work Department includes ward and community-based roles. As a Social Worker, you will provide comprehensive social work assessments, interventions and support for clients and their whanau at Te Puawai Ora Community Maternity service and our Child Health Service .

• Provide safe and clinically effective psychosocial assessments and intervention

• Deliver safe, effective, and innovative care that is person- and whānau-centred, with a focus on meaningful outcomes

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About the Service/Location

The Social Work Department Social Workers provide support and intervention across numerous physical health services including medical and surgical wards, Oncology, Maternity, Neonatal, Paediatrics, Child Health, Health of Older People and Community.

This is a 1.0FTE social work role covering both the Community Maternity and Child Health Services.  Three days a week (0.6FTE) is dedicated to the Community Maternity service and includes Friday cover for our ward based Maternity and Neonatal services. Two days a week (0.4FTE) is dedicated to our community facing Child Health service.

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About you

As a Social Worker, you will maintain composure and focus under pressure, especially in fast-paced or emotionally demanding situations with an ability to working effectively with other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.

• Social Work qualification recognised by the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board NZSWRB
• New Zealand Registration and current annual practising certificate with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board
• Ideally looking for someone who has at least 3 years social work experience
• Current New Zealand full drivers licence
• Computer literacy: Word, Outlook and relevant clinical programs
• Demonstrated experience in social work processes, theories and concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication and proven conflict resolution skills

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.  

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How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 25^th January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Please note from the 20th December 2025 - 4 January 2026, there may be a delay in review of applications.