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🥝 Social Worker - Whangarei

Taranaki District Health Board | whangarei, New-Zealand | Posted June 29, 2026

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...

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