Social Work Team Lead – Hospital Leadership

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a fixed-term, full-time Social Work Team Leader to oversee a Christchurch-based service. The role includes clinical leadership, supervision, and line management across a 24/7/mon-fri service footprint.

The successful candidate will lead by example, foster excellence in professional conduct, and support ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should be current Health NZ staff or eligible under current policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with health social work experience.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience in supervision and performance appraisal processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical case load within defined service delivery area.
• Collaborate with Clinical Manager and other Team Leaders to ensure staffing levels.
• Communicate Health NZ Canterbury Social Work policies and obligations.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, training and development of staff.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports.
• Ensure professional practice and registration requirements are met.
• Oversee professional supervision of staff as per policy.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Recruitment & coaching

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a fixed-term, full-time Social Work Team Leader to oversee a Christchurch-based service. The role includes clinical leadership, supervision, and line management across a 24/7/mon-fri service footprint.

The successful candidate will lead by example, foster excellence in professional conduct, and support ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should be current Health NZ staff or eligible under current policies.