## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this roleMaori Social Worker / Kaitakawaenga 1.0 FTE Permanent Fulltime
- Community Social Work team
- North Shore Community & Hospital Inpatient settingHealth 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.
- We are looking for a Kaitakawaenga with a passion for working with Maori.
- E nga mana, e nga reo, rangatira ma, tenei te panui ake i tenei Turanga, kua tu watea mai hei kaimahi Maori mo Waitemata rohe.
Tona taitara he : Kaitakawaenga / Social Worker
About the RoleThe successful candidate will be patient, family and whanau-centred in their approach.You will have experience working with Maori patients in a hospital setting as well as experience working with whanau Maori in the community.
You will be skilled in therapeutic engagement and will undertake psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and safety planning.
You will have experience working with grief and loss, crisis intervention, safeguarding people across the lifespan and complex problem solving.Please for position description
About the Team / Service / LocationThis position will give you the opportunity to consult with multi-disciplinary teams on the social work role incorporating Maori models of care into patient care to enhance clinical outcomes for Maori patients and their whanau.For more information on living and working in Waitemata clickAbout youIt is essential that you have lived experience of te Ao Maori and have social work experience in the health sector of working with Maori clients and whanauCurrent New Zealand Drivers LicenseExperience gained in an inpatient hospital setting and in the community is preferredThe successful applicant will have experience of working therapeutically with people experiencing ill health, grief and loss and managing complex social issuesA social work degree and registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board including a current Annual Practising Certificate is requiredANZASW & Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association is preferredShare our passion for delivering an excellent serviceEnjoy team work and are also capable of working autonomously.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyIf being part of a culturally responsive Health Organisation and making a difference with Maori is something your passionate about we would love for you to apply.To apply please click
apply nowAll applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 31 October.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sian Lyness Clinic Lead Social work @
recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant :Reference : WDHBWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.| Location : | Auckland |#J-
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