Social Worker
- Genuine opportunity to make a difference
- Key focus on equitable access to cancer care for Tāngata Whenua and Pacific peoples
- Permanent, full time based in Auckland City Hospital
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
Te Pūriri o Te Ora, Regional Cancer and Blood Service, based at Auckland City Hospital, is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people. A rare opportunity has become available to join the Cancer Support team, a team of Psychologists and Social Workers in Te Pūriri o Te Ora. This role sits in an innovative, compassionate team who provide integrated psychological and social services to cancer patients and their whānau. The team sit within a wider Northern Regional team and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, cancer NGO’s and community-based supports. This role is predominantly outpatient based.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This is a busy and rewarding area to work in; you will be working alongside three other Social Workers and five psychologists allowing for ongoing collaboration and learning from one another. Working out of Te Pūriri o Te Ora, based mainly at Auckland City Hospital and providing community support as needed. You will also be part of a wider Adult and Women’s Health social work service.
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About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- A recognised Social Work qualification with full registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
- Experiencing working in a hospital or health setting.
- Able to navigate complex dynamics as you hold the needs and best interests of the patient and whānau in view.
- Be a compassionate and experienced Social Worker with a proven ability to apply best-practice skills that address the needs of people experiencing cancer.
- Rigorous psycho-social assessment skills, the ability to think critically and develop patient centred interventions and strong advocacy skills are central to this role
- Willing to contribute to projects aimed at improving holistic care and improve equitable outcomes of people and whānau experiencing cancer
For more information about this role please contact Lauren Bradley – Regional Lead Cancer Support on lauren.bradley@tewhatuora.govt.nz
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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 on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
Advertising closes: Sunday 12 July 2026 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
Please do not delay your application as we screen applications as they come through and may close the applications as soon as we have a good pool of candidates for the role.
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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma- Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehi.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB24617 to discuss how we can best support your application.
