Core Social Worker, Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit

Full Time, Permanent 

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines

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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Core Clinician Social Worker to join our team. The position is responsible for providing outcome focused social work interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

In this stimulating full-time role at Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit, you will work alongside an Advanced Social Work Clinician and together case manage up to 20 patients during their rehabilitation stay.

If you enjoy a challenging, positive, and diverse environment, then we want to hear from you!

We offer funding for professional development opportunities; including the opportunity, where appropriate, to take part in exciting quality improvement. In addition, you will have regular supervision and support to continue to develop your knowledge and skills. 

Important Skills

• Registration and an APC through SWRB
• Full New Zealand drivers’ licence
• Interest in a rehabilitation environment
• Confident communicator
• An ability to build and maintain relationships with patients, whaanau, peers, internal and external agencies

What we can offer you:

• Work in a regional service with free parking
• Professional development opportunities
• Annual practicing certificate is refunded for every additional year of service
• Support with Immigration/Visa
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

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. To view the job description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Amy Lin on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz. 

Job Number: CMH202515368

Applications Close: 29 May 2025

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.