Core Social Worker, Infant Mental Health
Permanent, Full time - Monday to Friday
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.
We are seeking a Mental Health Social Worker to join our Infant Mental Health Team - Whakatupu Ora in the vibrant and culturally diverse community of South Auckland.
Whakatupu Ora Infant Mental Health team is a multi-disciplinary specialist service team providing assessment and therapy for children (0 to 4 years) and their caregivers to improve mental health outcomes for children.
We are based at 7 Springs Road site in East Tamaki and the team provides clinic and community-based services for families in the Counties Manukau area.
As an Infant Mental Health clinician, you will be engaged in clinical activities such as assessments and provide evidence–based interventions. You will have a focus on early intervention, experience in working with family/whaanau and excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with a wide range of services and professionals on intervention plans.
This is a team with a range of clinical skills and expertise, and we are supportive of staff new to the speciality. Training opportunities for professional development in this speciality are supported.
Essential:
- Registration and an Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Full, clean driver’s licence
- Ability to work in a diverse community
What's in it for you?
- Access to relevant industry training
- Annual practicing certificate is refunded for every additional year of service
- Fantastic culture and team environment
- Free parking onsite
- 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 Maaori, 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 14 October 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elly on rachelle.weber@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz or Amy on amy.lin@tewhatuora.govt.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.
