- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Allied Health Department
- Permanent, Part-time 24 hours per fortnight (0.3 FTE)
- Career Advancement – Access ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for growth
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
An opportunity has arisen for a registered Social Worker to provide Professional Leadership for the Social Worker profession across the inpatient, community and paediatric settings at Health New Zealand -Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui. The successful applicant would be responsible for workforce development of Social Workers and liaising with operational managers to ensure high quality patient care and equity focused health outcomes liaising with the Social Work Professional Lead for Mental Health.
The successful applicant will be responsible for clinical assurance including facilitating consistent standards of practice amongst Social Workers, ensuring effective use of evidence based, safe and competent practice and supporting managers across services on issues related to Dietetics. The Social Work Professional Lead will provide advice on workforcA and organisational priorities, including where the role of the social work would enhance the delivery of effective health services for our population. The role will advise and contribute to policies and care pathways in regards to models of care and treatment.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with other Professional Leaders, Team Leaders, Managers Directors of Allied Health and other related positions across the wider health system to support and develop opportunities for Social Workers. You will work with a number of specialists both internally and externally, so you will need the ability to maintain excellent working relationships with these groups of people.
Our team works collaboratively, supporting one another in a positive, values-driven environment. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality care, while fostering opportunities for professional growth and learning.
By joining us, you’ll have the chance to make a tangible difference in a community that values its healthcare professionals, all while enjoying the work-life balance that Hawke’s Bay has to offer.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
You are a New Zealand registered Social Worker with relevant experience who thrives both autonomously and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will have a strong clinical background, be self-motivated, a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator and a team player with commitment to quality, excellence and professional development.
Essential qualifications and experience:
- A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification.
- Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
- Bachelor/Masters of Social Work, or equivalent. New Zealand Registered Social Worker, with current annual practising certificate (APC).
- Minimum 6 years practice working in a health or other relevant setting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and success leading, motivating and developing others.
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.
How to Apply
To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tania Kiwara via email on [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
