Social Worker

5 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
  • Permanent, part-time 0.6FTE position at the Christchurch Alcohol and Drug Service.
  • Great opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and experience in Specialist Mental Health Services
  • Must be a Registered Social Worker with current APC (NZ Social Work Registration Board)

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 Christchurch Alcohol and Drug Service located at Hillmorton Hospital provides specialised clinical work with consumers experiencing co-existing alcohol and/or drug dependence and moderate to severe mental health needs. We are seeking a Social Worker who will add value, expertise and energy to this stable and cohesive team. Our motivated and dedicated team works collaboratively with a consumer centred approach.

We pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau. We strive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

About You

In this role, you will be:

  • Involved in MDT assessments, treatment planning, reviews and discharge planning.
  • Able to sustain professional boundaries and attend supervision to maintain empathetic care.
  • Safeguarding patient rights, through holding a broad knowledge of legislation
  • Develop a good working knowledge of community and internal support services and government agencies that best meet patient and family/whanau needs.
  • Developing a good understanding of the interface between Specialist Mental Health Services and other government agencies like, Department of Corrections and Ministry of Health.

Skills and experience

  • The ability to apply a social work perspective (frameworks, practice models) to understand a person's needs.
  • An understanding of Te Tiriti and knowledge of kaupapa Maori practice models
  • The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with the person, their family/whanau and the clinical team.
  • The ability to prioritise and plan your workload-based on the service needs.
  • The ability to advocate for the person and challenge discriminatory attitudes
  • Resilience in working with a robust/challenging patient group

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 Friday 21st November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at

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

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