Social Worker

Social Worker

Dunstan Hospital, Central Otago

Salary - $77,087 – $110,210 pro rata + Kiwisaver

• 0.5 FTE (20hrs per week permanent opportunity

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

To work as a part of the team to provide social work services for inpatients and outpatients and their whanau affected by cancer by:

•              Undertaking social work assessments, interventions, and evaluations

•              Liaising and collaborating with the MDT and community service providers to deliver a wraparound service for patients.

•              Be responsive, address inequities, and reduce barriers in accessing health services.

•              Protecting vulnerable patients from harm as a result of abuse and neglect

About you

To be successful in this position, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Be registered with the New Zealand Social Workers Board (NZSWRB) and hold a current Annual Practicing   Certificate.
• Ability to think on your feet and be experienced at working under pressure whilst multi-tasking.
• Preferably, have experience working in oncology.
• Strong understanding of social determinants of health and the impact this has the patients and whanau health and social need.
• Be familiar with the Treaty of Waitangi in relation to health.
• Demonstrate knowledge of family violence and child protection issues and be able to respond to challenging situations appropriately.

You will need to be adaptable and flexible allowing you to work effectively with your patient and whanau and within a changing health environment. 

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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 Wednesday 30 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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