Core Social Worker, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Full time, permanent role
Based at Te Puawaitanga, Springs Road, East Tamaki
Salary will depend on placement on 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.
Kotahi te kowhao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro ma, te miro pango, te miro whero
This Tainui whakataukī calls us to build connections and collaborate towards a common vision. We are seeking a visionary and forward-thinking Core Clinician Social Worker to join us in improving equity and health outcomes for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (youth) at Te Puawaitanga, covering the Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura, and Franklin regions.
As a Core Social Worker, you will provide specialised assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for tamariki and rangatahi experiencing mental health challenges. You will work alongside whānau using a family-centred, strengths-based approach to promote safety, wellbeing, and meaningful connections. A commitment to working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team is essential, along with an understanding of, and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
If you enjoy being part of a positive and supportive work environment, this could be the role for you! We work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, their whānau, non-governmental organisations, schools, and primary care providers. You will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a strong, quality-focused multi-disciplinary team. We offer continuous support, including clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.
Essential:
- Registration with the New Zealand Social Work Registration Board
- Current Social Work Annual Practising Certificate
- Minimum 1-2 years post-graduate experience working as a social worker in Mental Health & Addictions
- Full, clean driver’s licence with no limitations
Preferred:
- Previous experience working with Rangatahi, Tamariki and whanau
- Post Graduate certificate in Mental Health
What's in it for you?
- Annual practicing certificate is refunded
- 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal by 17th February 2026. To view the job description, please click here.
For more information on this role, please contact Avril Scott on Avril.Scott@middlemore.co.nz or Amy Lin 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.