Social Worker

Marketplace; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa seeks a NZ registered Social Worker to join the Masterton team. The role supports clients and their whānau through health journeys within hospital, outpatient and community settings.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of clinical practice, a current Annual Practicing Certificate and a valid NZ driver's license, with a strong collaborative approach to care in a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Social Worker with current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice essential.
• Experience in health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients and whānau through health journeys in hospital and community.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Allied Health and Community Nursing.
• Provide social work assessment, planning and discharge support.

Skills

NZ Registered Social Worker

Annual Practicing Certificate

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

# Social Worker at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa, Wairarapa## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Allied Health****Masterton - Wairarapa****Contract Permanent , Full time****PSA Allied Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement**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.**About the Role**If you have a passion for working with clients and their whānau to support them through their health journey and have previous experience in a health setting we would love to hear from you. The Social Work team is a small dynamic team that works in an interdisciplinary manner both within the hospital and in the community, and has strong links with the wider Allied Health team, Community Nursing and local community support services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community.This is a full time, position working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0FTE)**About the Team/Service/ Location**The Social Work team is part of the wider Allied Health multidisciplinary team providing support to clients, their whānau and community. The team is based at Masterton Hospital and works across the Wairarapa region with patients and their whānau in acute inpatient, outpatient and community settings.To learn more about living in the Wairarapa region click here Wairarapa**About you*** NZ Registered Social Worker with current Annual Practicing Certificate.* Current full NZ driver's license with ability to drive a manual and automatic car.* Minimum of 3 years clinical practice essential.* Experience in working in health (preferable)**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.**How to Apply**To apply please click \"**apply now**.\" All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by **15 November 2026.**If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jenny Milne ,Social Work Team Leader, Wairarapa Hospital [phone] [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa || Location: | Wairarapa || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 19-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 15-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 6940619 || Attachment: | 6940619 Social Worker.pdf (PDF, 341KB) || File links: | || Website: | http://www.wairarapa.dhb.org.nz |