Maternity Social Worker, Waitakere Hospital

Social Worker Gynaecology, Maternity and SCBU Permanent part-time 0.7FTE - 0.8FTE (negotiable) Waitakere Hospital, Waitemata District About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We believe in providing excellent healthcare and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are seeking a Clinical Social Worker who possesses strong assessment and communication skills, with experience in an inpatient setting and a keen interest in Women's Health. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and energetic professional who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Experience in working with Māori and whānau, along with knowledge of Tikanga and Kaupapa Māori, is highly desirable. About the Team By joining our dedicated team, you will be part of a challenging yet supportive environment that values ongoing professional development. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing and implementing social work best practices on the ward - Conducting advanced psychosocial assessments and providing therapeutic social work interventions for incoming referrals - Performing risk assessments and interventions related to child protection and family violence - Offering grief and loss counseling - Providing pre-decision counseling - Managing complex cases - Supporting discharge planning About You To be successful in this role, you should possess: - Proven clinical knowledge and expertise in managing women's health issues - Excellent communication skills - Experience in a multi-disciplinary health setting to deliver outstanding patient services - Registration with the New Zealand Social Worker's Registration Board (NZ SWRB) along with an Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) - The ability to participate in an on-call service on a rotating basis Working at Health New Zealand We are dedicated to ensuring that healthcare is accessible and of high quality for all New Zealanders. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to better understand and serve our communities. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by 22 June 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Amie Holt, Midwife Manager, at Amie.Holt@waitematadhb.govt.nz or call 021 220 0381, or contact Jessica Harper, Clinical Leader Social Work, at 021 301 182. For recruitment-related inquiries, please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant, at Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz. Job reference: WDHB19700 Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.