Social Worker

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Tararua locality is seeking an experienced Registered Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team focused on recovery, equity and whānau-centred care.

You will assess and manage mental health and addiction presentations, work across services, and contribute to an integrated model of care. This role emphasizes culturally responsive practice and collaboration within communities.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with relevant experience.
• Skilled in mental health and addictions within a community setting.
• Committed to equity, cultural safety, and whānau-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management of mental health and addiction presentations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Tararua locality.
• Deliver care that is culturally responsive and person-centred.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Mental health

Addictions experience

Community setting

Equity & whānau-centred care

Job description

Te Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Social Worker to join our team in the Tararua locality. This is your chance to be part of a service that is evolving - supporting individuals, whānau, and communities through a recovery-focused, culturally responsive approach.

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

• Provide assessment and management of mental health and addiction presentations
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Tararua locality
• Contribute to Te Mātāpuna o te Ora, an integrated model of care focused on holistic wellbeing
• Support individuals and whānau using a strengths-based recovery approach
• Deliver care that is culturally responsive and person-centred

About You

• A Registered Social Worker with relevant experience
• Skilled in mental health and addictions within a community setting
• Highly motivated and adaptable in a changing environment
• Passionate about integrated care and improving outcomes
• Committed to equity, cultural safety, and whānau-centred practice
• A collaborative team player who can work across services

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice - beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:

Careers in Manawatū and Whanganui

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.