Community Social Worker

Location: Kapiti Health Centre Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week) to cover parental leave period - approximately October 2025 to April 2026. About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. We are focused on building a health system based on partnership, equity, sustainability, and excellence through integration and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that health care is centered around whanau and meets the diverse needs of our community. About the Role We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a community social worker to join our Kapiti Community ORA Team. This position is community-based and part of a multidisciplinary team that collaborates to help patients achieve their independence at home and meet their functional goals. We are seeking a social worker who can leverage their skills throughout our service, employing a strengths-based approach to conduct comprehensive assessments and implement meaningful interventions. This role offers opportunities for professional development aligned with the service's objectives. About the Team/Service/Location The Kapiti Coast is a wonderful place to live and work. Our supportive team comprises diverse professionals, including Dietitians, Speech Language Therapists, Occupational and Physiotherapists, and Nurses, all working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. We are fortunate to have an onsite Geriatrician, allowing us to provide both compensatory and rehabilitative assessments and interventions for the people on the Kapiti Coast. About You We are looking for a competent and approachable professional who excels in teamwork and appreciates the unique contributions each discipline makes to health and wellbeing. As a social worker, you will support individuals and families through timely health and risk assessments. You should be skilled in risk assessment and therapeutic intervention, with an understanding of how changes in health status affect individual and family wellbeing. Familiarity with age-related illnesses, including dementia, and local and regional support networks is essential. You will need to manage a busy caseload efficiently and facilitate connections for patients with appropriate community support. As a confident social worker, you should be adept in conflict management and familiar with de-escalation strategies. Building and maintaining delicate relationships while working respectfully with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and value systems is crucial. If this resonates with you and you are eager to join a dedicated and professional team, we encourage you to apply. You will need to hold a current registration with the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC). Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we believe in "the weaving of wellness." Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our staff are at the core of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and fulfilling our equal employment opportunity obligations. We value diversity and welcome applications from all individuals, including those of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce enables us to better understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity health organization, with a specific focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 6 July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at philip.adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.