Social Worker - Fixed Term

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; Sur place; NZD 65 000 - 90 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Canterbury District Health Board in Christchurch is seeking an experienced health Social Worker for a fixed-term 0.95FTE role based at Christchurch Health Campus. The position runs until 26 March 2027 with Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm shifts.

You will conduct social work assessments, triage workloads, participate in team activities, and contribute to service development, with emphasis on patient-centered care and teamwork with the Māori Health team.

Qualifications

• Experience in health social work in a hospital setting.

Responsabilités

• Social work assessment, monitoring and support of patients
• Triaging workloads to meet patient needs and service demands
• Attending and participating in social work team and departmental activities, projects and staff meetings
• Participate in service development and quality assurance initiatives
• Support team needs with prioritisation and delivery and partner with Māori Health team

Connaissances

Social Work

Description du poste

• Fixed term position 0.95FTE (38 hours per week) until 26th March 2027
• Hours of work will be Monday - Friday shifts between 0730 -1600
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Social Work Servicesat Christchurch Hospital are lookingfor an experienced health SocialWorker to join our team workingacross the Christchurch campus in this fixed term position. Our team is a professional and highly skilled Social Work team, who display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for health social work. We enjoy the challenge of delivering patient centred care in a fluid and dynamic multidisciplinary environment. We respond to a diverse range of health and social needs, where no two days are the same.

The available role is fixed term 0.95FTE (38 hours per week), to cover a temporary staffing requirement, and is expected to continue until 26th March 2027, with the possibility of extension. Shifts will be Monday to Friday between 7:30am - 4:00pm.

In this role, youwill be responsible for:

• Social work assessment,monitoring and support of patients
• Triaging workloads tomeet patient needs and service demands
• Attending andparticipating in social work team and departmental activities, projectsand staff meetings
• Participate in servicedevelopment and quality assurance initiative/processes.
• Supporting team needswith work prioritisation and delivery
• Work in partnership withour Maori Health team
• Working across our teamsto support service demand
  

About You

This role will see you working alongside different multidisciplinary teams so being a team player who can quickly adapt will be essential to your success, as well as the following skills/ experience:

• A passion for working with adults, childrenand their families/whânau
• Excellent communication skillsand the abilityto relate to people from all walks of life
• Hospital experience is advantageous, as is experience with Care and Protection, Family Harm, and Trauma
• Knowledge of te ao Mâori,tikanga, and te reo Mâori or a commitment to starting your journeyand taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Competency in the use of digital technology
• You will be able to work effectively in teams and independently
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary team
• The ability to flex and adapt to meet work demands
• Current APC and NZ Registration is required

Our service is committed to the professional development of our staff and offers regular ongoing development opportunities.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand, if you do not hold the legal right to live andwork in New Zealand your application will be declined

Closing Date

Thursday 12th November 2026