Social Worker - Children's Hub

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Te Whata Moanarua, Allied Health Therapies
• Registered Social Worker: Part-time 72 hour’s per fortnight (0.9 FTE)
• What are the benefits to you?
  • Professional supervision within the organisation, links with Social Work Professional Lead, and supported internal orientation
  • Opportunities for formal and informal CPD
  • Excellent access to infrastructure to strengthen personal and professional networks
  • Feel rewarded working with and as part of a supportive team of health professionals

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

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Social Worker to join our team delivering high quality care for patients across our maternity, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), and paediatric wards, as well as providing support to our TOP’s clinic.

This position is one of three that make up the Children’s Hub social work group and is part of a larger inpatient social work and allied health multidisciplinary team. You’ll provide support and guidance to tamariki and whānau in the hospital, offering variety, challenge, and ongoing learning experiences within the maternity and paediatric field. Our ideal candidate will be a strong advocate for their patients, working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred, equitable services for new or soon-to-be mothers and tamariki from birth to 16 years old.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll join the Allied Health Therapies team at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, working within Te Whata Moanarua. The Children’s Hub social work group is collaborative, values-driven, and committed to holistic, whānau-centred care. With strong links to Māori health services, midwifery, nursing, and community providers, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise and advocacy will help shape better outcomes for tamariki and their whānau.

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About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• NZ Registered Social Worker with current annual practicing certificate (APC).
• Bachelor of Social Work Degree (or higher) recognised by the New Zealand Social Work Registration Board.
• Experience working with children, young people, and their whānau.
• Thorough knowledge of the health and social issues that vulnerable new mothers, tamariki, and their whānau experience.
• Knowledge of key child protection legislation and other relevant legislation.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Excellent understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Flexibility, a willingness to learn, an ability to work autonomously, and fantastic problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a full NZ driver’s licence.
• Desired: Membership with ANZASW and experience working with Māori whānau and community services.

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

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