Senior Social Worker, Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People

• Permanent, Full time | Monday to Friday| Middlemore Hospital
• Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECAguidelines

Health New Zealand |TeWhatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles ofTeTiritio Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our team, providing high-quality, patient and whānau-centred Social Work services within a supportive interdisciplinary environment.

This is a senior clinical role with a strong focus on direct clinical practice, working with patients and whānau with complex needs. You will use your well-developed clinical expertise to provide safe, effective and outcome-focused care while supporting the delivery of high professional standards across the service.

As a Senior Clinician, you will also provide clinical leadership, professional guidance and supervision, supporting colleagues to develop their clinical capability and confidence. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, quality improvement and research activities, helping to shape and continually improve the care we provide.

Essential:

• New Zealand Social Work registration with Annual Practising Certificate
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• Experience with leading quality improvement
• Experience in clinical training and professional supervision

What's in it for you?

• Annual practising certificate is refunded for every additional year of service
• An opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team passionate about the care of Older People
• Support from fellow senior colleagues and management
• Support with Immigration/Visa
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand |TeWhatu 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 diverseMaaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click apply now. All applications must besubmittedthrough our online careers portal by 12th November 2026.To review the position description, please click here.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amy onamy.lin@tewhatuora.govt.nz