Social Worker - Whangarei

Permanent full-time and part time positions available, working 32-40 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

As a Social Worker, you will support individuals and whānau through health challenges with expert assessment, intervention, and advocacy, contributing to coordinated, equitable care within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and responsive social work interventions for patients across acute and inpatient services
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary hospital teams to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care
• Advocate for patients and whānau to ensure equitable access to hospital and community-based services
• Facilitate family/whānau meetings to support informed deci...