Maternity Social Worker

Maternity - Social Worker North Shore

0.8 FTE - Parental Leave Cover - through to October 2027

Child Women and Family

Waitemata DHB

We are looking for a flexible Social Worker with a passion for the health of Wahine and Tamariki to join our team. The position has the opportunity to work across the service covering vacancies as they arise. You would be part of a larger team of Social Workers working across the division of Child, Women and Family at Waitematā a providing services across both North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals. We provide services to inpatient wards, community hapu wahine, maternity, gynaecology, and Special Care Baby Units. You will cover wahine having fetal loss and unplanned pregnancies. 

The role involves both community and ward based work as well as weekend on-call roster. You will ideally have experience working with women, children and their whānau.

If you are self-motivated and enjoy working in a flexible and challenging environment then this may be the role for you. You will have great communication skills, advanced assessment skills, efficient in your time management, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Please click here for position description

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 by 23 September 2026, if you have any questions about the role, please contact Jodi Guthrie-Mart on Jodi.Guthrie-Mart@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook Recruitment Consultant on lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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