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Social Worker - Whangarei
Taranaki District Health Board
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whangarei, New-Zealand
Location
whangarei
Posted
June 29, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Permanent full-time and part time positions available, working 32-40 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
As a Social Worker, you will support individuals and whānau through health challenges with expert assessment, intervention, and advocacy, contributing to coordinated, equitable care within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial assessments and responsive social work interventions for patients across acute and inpatient services
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary hospital teams to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care
- Advocate for patients and whānau to ensure equitable access to hospital and community-based services
- Facilitate family/whānau meetings to support informed deci...