Social Worker

7 days ago

Wellington Central, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Location**: Wellington Regional Hospital
- ** Contract**: Permanent, Full Time 1 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**

**Salary**: $88,627 - $110,210

We currently have a social work position available in an inpatient medical ward at Wellington Regional Hospital.

The medical service at Wellington Hospital provides assessment, diagnosis, stabilisation and treatment, and rehabilitation of patients who present for medical diagnosis and treatment.

The successful applicant will assist patients and their whānau during their hospital stay to support them with the impact of their admission, treatment and discharge. The role holder will complete psychosocial assessments with patients and their whānau and work in partnership with their multi-disciplinary colleagues as well as their nursing and medical colleagues to facilitate supportive and safe discharges from hospital. You will respond to a range of referrals including addressing complex social issues, discharge planning and transition into Aged Residential Care.

The role covers into other areas of the hospital across inpatient, outpatient and community settings as required.

**About the Team/Service/Location**

We are a diverse and inclusive team of 23 social workers who provide a service to patients and their whānau across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We complete psycho social assessments across the age range and provide holistic social work interventions. We encourage therapeutic social work and trauma informed practice, and value patient centred care. The role will be well supported by the other medical social workers and social work coordinator in the team. Come and join our friendly experienced team in a supportive workplace environment.

**About you**

The successful applicant will have the following skills and attributes:

- NZ Registered Social Worker with current annual practicing certificate
- Minimum of 3 social work practice, though will consider those with less experience
- The ability to complete psychosocial needs assessment
- Navigating and working within the legal requirements of health care and social work
- A clear understanding of the health needs of Māori and Pacific Island communities
- Therapeutic social work counselling experience (desirable)
- Previous work in a health setting and a good understanding of health social work (desirable)

**Working at Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness -. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

**How to Apply**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

AH172-25**Location**:

- North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker**Closes**:

05-Oct-2025

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