Violence Intervention Program Social Worker

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Hawke’s Bay Violence Intervention Programmes
• Permanent, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

As a Violence Intervention Programme Social Worker, you will lead the development and maintenance of the VIP across Hawke’s Bay. This includes supporting healthcare professionals to identify and respond appropriately to family harm, delivering training across Hastings, Napier, Central Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa, and working with networks to improve outcomes for individuals, whānau, hapū, and iwi.

You will contribute to the development of equitable family harm initiatives, organisational policy, and training frameworks, while also fulfilling auditing and reporting requirements set by Health New Zealand and the Ministry of Health. The role also includes supporting the Haumaru Whānau Team in the development of a coordinated response to wider social harms, including child protection and suicide prevention.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Haumaru Whānau Team is a multidisciplinary group of clinicians working across Te Matau-a-Māui | Hawke’s Bay to support health professionals in their response to family harm, child protection, and family wellbeing.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Social Worker you will bring the following to the team

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree (or higher) recognised by New Zealand Social Work Registration Board.
• New Zealand Registered Social Worker with current annual practising certificate (APC)
• Minimum of 5 years clinical practice.
• 2 years clinical experience and advanced speciality knowledge relevant to role (family violence, child protection, suicide prevention and alcohol harm reduction)
• Focus on delivering high quality care for the patient/client/whānau
• Ability to contribute positively to the inter-professional /multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and constructive and effective relationships

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 Roisin Van Onselen via email on Roisin.VanOnselen@hbdhb.govt.nz

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