Social Worker - PPPR Specialist

• Social Work Department, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent part-time position, working 28 hours per week
• Specialised role for an experienced Social Worker who has demonstrated knowledge in the legal framework under the Protection of Personal & Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR)

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

As a Social Worker - PPPR Specialist, you will provide specialist knowledge education and guidance and support to social work staff and community partners in aged residential care facilities (ARC) of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR) and Family Court processes. It is a specialist role for a Social Worker who has experience in the legal framework around Protection of Personal & Property Rights (PPPR) to manage and coordinate all Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau PPPR court applications, communications and processes.

This role is a permanent, part time position working 28 hours per week.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health Social Work is a key component in the multidisciplinary team in supporting whanau through their health journey. Be part of a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team that effectively uses social work processes to ensure quality health Social Work is provided to Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau clients/families/whanau; whilst maintaining professional practice standards.

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About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience working with individuals and families with diverse needs and be an effective communicator with a high level of interpersonal skills.

• Current registration with NZ Social Workers Registration Board
• Current full New Zealand Driver's Licence
• Extensive social work experience that can be translated into a health setting
• Proven ability to maintain professional standards and competence
• Advanced knowledge of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988
• Demonstrated experience in social work processes, theories and concepts specifically working with older people is an advantage

Whilst not essential, 4 years of post-graduate experience and/or health social work experience will be highly desirable.

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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 31st August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at [email protected].

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.