Social Worker - Part-Time
- Genuine opportunity to make a difference
- Key focus on equitable access to cancer care for Tāngata Whenua and Pacific peoples
- Permanent, part time based in Auckland City Hospital – 20 hours per week
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.
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 in a 0.5FTE-20 hours per week role. 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.
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For further information about the role, please contact Lauren Bradley – Regional Lead Mob: 021 744 523 or e-mail: LBradley@adhb.govt.nz
About the Team/Service/ Location
This is a busy and rewarding area to work in; you will be working alongside two other Social Workers in the service allowing for ongoing collaboration and learning from one another. You will also be part of a wider Adult and Women’s Health social work service.
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About you
To be successful for this role, you will be a compassionate Social Worker with several years of clinical experience and 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. It is expected that the person appointed will contribute to projects aimed at improving holistic care and improve equitable outcomes of people and whānau experiencing cancer.
You will possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to engage with patients and whānau in a warm, empathetic, and professional manner. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, managing multiple tasks effectively, while demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement is essential.
You will hold a recognised social work qualification with full registration with the New Zealand Social Workers’ Registration Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
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
Advertising closes: Sunday 1 June 2025 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.
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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 #ADHB22680 to discuss how we can best support your application.
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