Maternity Social Worker

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a flexible Social Worker to join the Maternity team for 0.8 FTE on parental leave cover through to October 2027. The role spans North Shore, Waitakere and waits across inpatient wards and community settings, with weekend on-call roster.

You will support wahine, tamariki and whānau, using advanced assessment and time-management skills in a supportive multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with relevant registration.
• Experience in maternal health settings preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support in maternity, gynaecology and SCBU settings.
• Conduct assessments and coordinate care for wahine, tamariki and whānau.
• Participate in ward and community-based work with flexible hours including on-call shifts.

Skills

Social work

Maternity care

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Maternity - Social Worker North Shore0.8 FTE - Parental Leave Cover - through to October 2027Child Women and FamilyWaitemata DHB

We are looking for a flexible Social Worker with a passion for the health of Wahine and Tamariki to join our team. The position has the opportunity to work across the service covering vacancies as they arise. You would be part of a larger team of Social Workers working across the division of Child, Women and Family at Waitematā a providing services across both North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals. We provide services to inpatient wards, community hapu wahine, maternity, gynaecology, and Special Care Baby Units. You will cover wahine having fetal loss and unplanned pregnancies.The role involves both community and ward based work as well as weekend on-call roster. You will ideally have experience working with women, children and their whānau.If you are self-motivated and enjoy working in a flexible and challenging environment then this may be the role for you. You will have great communication skills, advanced assessment skills, efficient in your time management, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a supportive 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.