Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Permanent, Full-time

80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)

You too can experience Hawke’s Bay’s great outdoors and many attractions - quench your thirst at our iconic Hawke’s Bay wineries, tap rooms and cellar doors.  Satisfy your hunger at a Hawke’s Bay restaurant, café, farmers’ market, or artisan producer.  Cycle the extensive network of limestone tracks or walk through the famous redwoods within the Te Mata Peak Park.  If water is more your thing, there are plentiful beautiful beaches within a short drive to enjoy fishing, surfing or just relaxing with friends. 

We are offering a Registered Social Worker the opportunity to showcase their skills and become part of a dynamic Allied Health Team committed to enhancing the patient journey. We’re looking for someone who will get involved in the delivery of high-quality Social Work service for adult clients who are admitted to the inpatient surgical wards. Our ideal candidate will be able to advocate for their patients and work as part of the team to provide the best care possible. 

What are the benefits to you? 

• Study support and opportunities for formal and informal CPD.
• Professional supervision and mentoring to support career development and growth.
• Excellent access to infrastructure to strengthen personal and professional networks.
• Feel rewarded working with and as part of an extremely supportive team of health professionals.

Flexibility, a willingness to learn, an ability to work autonomously and fantastic problem solving skills is essential.

Take a stroll through the Hawke’s Bay Tourism website and get yourself to Hawke’s Bay!

Please apply online, or for further information contact Jenny Lowe – Allied Health Team Leader

Email: jenny.lowe@hbdhb.govt.nz     Phone: 027 226 7510

If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now! 

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke’s Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.