Tauwhiro (Social Worker) - Tauranga

• Based in Tauranga | Bay of Plenty
• Permanent Part-time position – 0.5 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

He kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Join our team as we work to create a future where our mokopuna are raised in Mana Atua, Mana Tupuna, Mana Whenua, Mana Moana & Mana Tangata. This is a Allied Health role, working as a Kaupapa Māori Social Worker in a healthcare setting.

• Permanent part time (20 hours per week)
• Working as part of Te Pare ō Toi Tauwhiro and Allied Health Social Worker teams
• Collaborating with a range of professional roles across Te Pare ō Toi and the wider Hauora a Toi services
• Supporting whānau to achieve Toi Ora Partnering closely with other members of the healthcare team, particularly the Renal Specialty Team
• Championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and cultural competence within the workforce
• Ongoing support for continued learning and the application of new knowledge

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Pare ō Toi is the Māori Health Service for Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. We seek courageous, passionate, and driven individuals who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and want to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi. Te Pare ō Toi Service is transforming into a ‘Change engine’ for Toi Ora as we progress our new strategy, Te Toi Ahorangi Rautaki 2030.

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He kōrero mōu – About you

You will have previous experience working as a Kaupapa Māori Social Worker in a healthcare setting. Previous leadership experience is advantageous

What you will bring:

• A readiness to make a positive difference for whānau, hapū, and iwi
• Tauwhiro Kaupapa Māori with passion and 5+ years’ experience
• Experience in applying Kaupapa Māori models of practice (advantageous)
• Leadership experience (advantages)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong commitment to te reo me ōna tikanga
• A strong drive to apply Te Ao Māori views, concepts, knowledge, and practices in your work
• The ability to demonstrate, embody, and embed behaviours consistent with He Pou Oranga Tāngata Whenua and Hauora a Toi Manaakitanga values
• Flexibility to work evening and/or weekend work as required

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.