Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Allied Health Unit, Southland Hospital
- Permanent, full-time 1FTE (40 hours per week)
- Salary band: $82,856 - $110,210 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver
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.
Make a difference every day by supporting patients and their whānau through complex health journeys
This is a rewarding opportunity to work across acute ward settings, using your social work expertise to promote wellbeing, reduce barriers to care and support patient flow. Southland's generalist approach offers a rich variety and the chance to grow your practice in a connected, supportive environment.
About the role
As a social worker in the Allied Health Unit, you will support patients in acute, rehabilitation and outpatient settings. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, you'll advocate for patients and their whānau, ensuring their holistic needs are met throughout their healthcare journey.
Key responsibilities include the following:
- Conducting assessments, interventions and evaluations to support patients and whānau
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to facilitate continuity of care and patient flow
- Protecting vulnerable patients from harm due to abuse or neglect
- Coordinating with community services to deliver wrap-around support for patients
- Addressing social determinants of health and advocating for equity to enhance well-being
This role offers the opportunity to practice interprofessional collaboration, integrating knowledge from diverse disciplines to deliver exceptional care.
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About the Team/Service/Location
Our Southland Allied Health team is small enough to foster strong relationships and collegial support, yet broad enough to offer rich clinical variety. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that prioritises quality, equity and whānau-centred care, with district-wide professional networks across the Southern region.
Based in Invercargill, Southland Hospital offers short commutes, affordable living and easy access to Queenstown, Dunedin and Fiordland's natural beauty.
About you
To excel in this role, you'll bring the following:
- Be registered with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board and hold a current annual practising certificate (essential)
- Have more than two years' experience in health, disability or aged care settings
- Be confident working across diverse patient groups in a hospital environment
- Demonstrate strong assessment, communication and advocacy skills
- Have a sound understanding of Aotearoa's health and social service system, and experience working within an interdisciplinary team
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.
Salary range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Core Pay Scale, between Step two $82,856 and Step eight $110,210 p.a depending on relevant experience.
How to apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday, 10 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd at james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website