Social Worker - Part-Time

• Genuine opportunity to make a difference
• Key focus on equitable access to cancer care for Tāngata Whenua and Pacific peoples
• Permanent, part time based in Auckland City Hospital

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

Te Pūriri o Te Ora, Regional Cancer and Blood Service, based at Auckland City Hospital, is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people.

A rare opportunity has become available to join the Cancer Support team, a team of Psychologists and Social Workers in Te Pūriri o Te Ora. This role sits in an innovative, compassionate team who provide integrated psychological and social services to cancer patients and their whānau. The team sit within a wider Northern Regional team and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, cancer NGO’s and community-based supports. This role is predominantly outpatient based.

The role is .5FTE, which equates to 20 hours per week. We welcome your thoughts on ways to utilise these hours within the week.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

This is a busy and rewarding area to work in; you will be working alongside two other Social Workers in the service allowing for ongoing collaboration and learning from one another. You will also be part of a wider Adult and Women’s Health social work service.

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About you

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Evidence of current registration with the New Zealand Social Workers’ Registration Board and a current Annual Practicing Certificate or the ability to obtain this prior to starting in the role
• Full, clean NZ Drivers’ licence
• You will be a compassionate and experienced Social Worker with a proven ability to apply best-practice skills that address the needs of people experiencing cancer. Rigorous psycho-social assessment skills, the ability to think critically and develop patient centred interventions and strong advocacy skills are central to this role. It is expected that the person appointed will contribute to projects aimed at improving holistic care and improve equitable outcomes of people and whānau experiencing cancer.
• You will possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to engage with patients and whānau in a warm, empathetic, and professional manner. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, managing multiple tasks effectively, while demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement is essential.

For more information about this role please contact Lauren Bradley – Regional Lead Cancer Support on lbradley@adhb.govt.nz

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

Advertising closes: Sunday 11 May 2025 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at vaidehi.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #AUC19949 to discuss how we can best support your application.

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