Social Worker

5 days ago

Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year
  • Whangarei Hospital, Te Tai Tokerau
  • Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week
  • 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

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

As a Social Worker, you will provide social work assessments, interventions and intensive social work support for clients of all ages to promote and facilitate the highest potential of functional independence. The role of a Social Worker in the Social Work Department includes ward and community-based roles.

  • 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 Location

For more information on living and working in Northland, click here

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.

  • New Zealand Registration and current annual practising certificate with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board
  • Current New Zealand full drivers licence
  • Computer literacy: Word, Outlook and relevant clinical programs
  • Health Social Work experience
  • 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.

For more information on living and working in Northland, click here

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 20th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-

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

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