Social Worker - Inpatient Services

New Zealand Government · New-Zealand, bay of plenty, New-Zealand

Location
New-Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 18, 2026

Job Description

Base your career in Tauranga, a coastal city known for sunshine, beaches, and strong community connection. This part‑time position (0.5 FTE) runs Monday through Friday and supports patients and whānau across inpatient hospital services.

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 within the Allied Health Inpatient Social Work team, you will provide essential psychosocial support across Tauranga Hospital wards. Working across a range of inpatient services, you will undertake biopsychosocial, risk and safety assessments and develop appropriate intervention plans. The role includes providing crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and practical assistance to patients and whānau while connecting them with internal hospital services and community agencies.

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