Social Worker- Rehabilitation

Social Worker

Palmerston North Hospital

Fixed Term – Part time

Help clients and whanau achieve their goals- your skills can change lives in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment

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

Step into a role where your expertise truly makes a difference. As an Allied Health Social Worker at Palmerston North Hospital, you'll provide vital inpatient support within a collaborative, Multidisciplinary team. This 20 hour per week, fixed term position offers the chance to work in a professional, supportive environment while helping clients and whanau achieve meaningful health outcomes

About you

You're passionate about making a real difference for clients. You bring energy, empathy and a positive attitude to every interaction, and you love working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team. With health social work experience, strong communication skills and a knack for building connections across cultures, you're ready to help people achieve their goals. If you have a current practising certificate and a full driver's licence, we love to welcome you to our team

About the Location

Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatu and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatu & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business ). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at ;

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.