Health Social Worker - Dunstan Hospital

Central App; Clyde; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Otago Health Services Limited is seeking a New Zealand Registered Social Worker to join our Allied Health team based at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde. The role offers a varied caseload across inpatient and community settings, and requires strong communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills to support individuals, whānau, and community providers.

Experience in health social work is preferable but not essential; must hold NZ registration, practising certificate, and residency or

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board.
• Current practising certificate.
• New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Responsibilities

• Join the Allied Health team based at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde.
• Manage a varied caseload across inpatient and community settings.
• Work with individuals and whānau as well as community providers to support positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Contribute to person-centred practice, cultural responsiveness and collaborative care.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities within a rural interdisciplinary environment.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Cultural responsiveness

Clinical assessment

Job description

Central Otago Health Services Limited:Health Social Worker - Dunstan Hospital

Listed: 30 Sep 2026

Central Otago Health Services Limited is seeking a New Zealand Registered Social Worker to join our Allied Health team based at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team while making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals, whānau, and communities across Central Otago.

The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload across both inpatient and community settings, working with people of all ages.

You will demonstrate excellent communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.

You will be confident working alongside individuals and whānau as well as community providers to support positive outcomes.

A commitment to person-centred practice, cultural responsiveness, and collaborative care is essential.

You will have strong clinical skills to meet the diverse needs of our growing rural population.

Experience in health social work is preferable but not essential.

We are seeking someone who thrives in a rural interdisciplinary environment, values teamwork, and enjoys the diversity that rural practice provides.

You will be able to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute positively to the wider Allied Health team.

Strong professional judgement, sound assessment skills, and the ability to navigate complex health and social situations are key attributes for success in this role.

At Dunstan Hospital, we are committed to supporting our people to grow and succeed.

We take pride in fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional development, clinical excellence, and ongoing learning while enabling staff to enjoy the exceptional lifestyle that Central Otago offers.

Applicants must hold current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board, have a current practising certificate, and have New Zealand residency or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Emma Cambourn, Social Work Clinical Lead on 027 610 5328 or [e-mail]

This role is a permanent position of 0.6FTE.

I you are looking for full-time work please speak to us as we are often aware of other positions in the area.

This is a Step 1-7 position dependant on experience.

Closing date for the position will be 30 October 2026, unless filled prior.