Social Worker - Te Whetu Tawera

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

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker at Te Whetu Tawera (TWT) the 58-bed acute inpatient mental health unit at Auckland City Hospital. We are located next to the beautiful Auckland City Domain, close to the scenic harbour and the City Centre, with access to public transport including bus and trains.

We have worked hard to build a great culture in our team. This is a multi-disciplinary team, its fast paced and can be stressful, but with great variation and not a lot of downtime, the days are rewarding and full. There is a full month orientation to start, and ongoing weekly supervision.

If you would like a role in a challenging and supportive working environment, then this is the role for you. Flexibility, skilled communication and a thorough knowledge of community resources are key and desired. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated understanding of contemporary recovery centred service delivery as well.

About you

We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who have completed a bachelors or masters degree in social work and have experience working in the Mental Health field. You will be registered with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board. This position is not suitable for new graduates.

We are a value based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities.

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

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin - Recruitment Consultant at to discuss how we can best support your application.

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Mental Health - Social Worker

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