• Fixed term position 0.95FTE (38 hours per week) until 26th March 2027
• Hours of work will be Monday - Friday shifts between 0730 -1600
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus

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

Social Work Services at Christchurch Hospital are looking for an experienced health Social Worker to join our team working across the Christchurch campus in this fixed term position. Our team is a professional and highly skilled Social Work team, who display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for health social work. We enjoy the challenge of delivering patient centred care in a fluid and dynamic multidisciplinary environment. We respond to a diverse range of health and social needs, where no two days are the same.

The available role is fixed term 0.95FTE (38 hours per week), to cover a temporary staffing requirement, and is expected to continue until 26th March 2027, with the possibility of extension. Shifts will be Monday to Friday between 7:30am - 4:00pm.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Social work assessment, monitoring and support of patients
• Triaging workloads to meet patient needs and service demands
• Attending and participating in social work team and departmental activities, projects and staff meetings
• Participate in service development and quality assurance initiative/processes.
• Supporting team needs with work prioritisation and delivery
• Work in partnership with our Maori Health team
• Working across our teams to support service demand
  

About You

This role will see you working alongside different multidisciplinary teams so being a team player who can quickly adapt will be essential to your success, as well as the following skills/ experience:

• A passion for working with adults, children and their families/whânau
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to people from all walks of life
• Hospital experience is advantageous, as is experience with Care and Protection, Family Harm, and Trauma
• Knowledge of te ao Mâori, tikanga, and te reo Mâori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Competency in the use of digital technology
• You will be able to work effectively in teams and independently
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary team
• The ability to flex and adapt to meet work demands
• Current APC and NZ Registration is required

Our service is committed to the professional development of our staff and offers regular ongoing development opportunities.

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 “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 12th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand, if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.