Core Social Worker, Cancer Support Psychology & Social Work Team

Permanent, Part Time (0.5FTE)

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.

About the Role

The Cancer Support Psychology & Social Work Team at Middlemore Hospital is seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Worker to join our dedicated cancer services team.

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of cancer patients and their whaanau. You will support patients from early investigation through to the completion of treatment, addressing the psychosocial challenges that arise throughout their cancer journey.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and deliver supportive interventions to individuals and their families across both hospital and community settings. The position involves working closely within a small, collaborative team of social workers and psychologists, while also liaising with other healthcare professionals and community organisations to ensure coordinated, holistic care. Occasional home visits are required, so a full driver’s licence is essential. There will also be opportunities to contribute to staff education, service development initiatives, and research activities within the service.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes and addressing health inequities for people affected by cancer. You will be comfortable working in a small team environment, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and have strong assessment and report writing skills. Cultural awareness and an understanding of diverse communities is essential.

You may be an experienced health social worker from a community or inpatient setting, or a new graduate seeking to begin your career within a supportive specialist team. Alignment with organisational values and a positive, proactive attitude are highly regarded.

Essential

• Registered Social Worker with SWRB and a current APC
• Experience in health social work
• Strong clinical assessment and report writing skills
• Cultural awareness and understanding
• Full, clean driver’s licence

What we can offer

• Annual practicing certificate is refunded
• Funding for professional development opportunities
• Regular supervision and support to continue to develop your knowledge and skills

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 Maori, 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 11 March 2026. To review the position description, click here.

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

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

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.