Senior Maori Community Social Worker, Auckland

· Community Social Work team · North Shore Community&Hospital Inpatient setting 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. Are you passionate about Kaupapa Māori and your cultural connection to te Ao Māori? We are looking for a Kaitakawaenga with a passion for working with Māori.About the Role Are you looking for your next career challenge? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, committed and supportive multidisciplinary team? We’re looking for a highly motivated, independent practitioner with lots of energy, an outstanding communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly with any individual or group and be effective working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The successful candidate will be patient and family/whānau-centred in their approach, experience working with Māori patients in a hospital setting as well as experience working with whānau Māori in the community will be preferred. You willbe skilled in therapeutic engagement and will undertakepsychosocialassessments and risk assessments. You will have experience working with grief and loss, crisis intervention, complex problem solving, and providing emotional support.Please click here for position description About the Team/Service/Location This position will allow you to have the opportunity to provide consultation to the multi-disciplinary teams on how to incorporate Social Work principles and the Māori Model of care into patient care to enhance clinical outcomes for Māori patients and their whānau.For more information on living and working in Waitematā click here About you · It is essential that you have understanding and affinity with te Ao Māori and have socialwork experience in the health sector of working withMāori clients and whānau · Current New Zealand Driver’s License · Experience gained in an inpatient hospital setting andin the community is preferred· The successful applicant will have experience of working therapeutically with people experiencing ill health, grief and loss and managing complex social issues. · A social work degree and registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board including a current Annual Practising Certificate is required.· ANZASW&Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association is preferred· Share our passion for delivering an excellent service · Are a dynamic clinician seeking new opportunities · Enjoy team work and are also capable of working autonomously 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 If being part of a culturally responsive Health Organisation and making a difference with Māori is something your passionate about we would love for you to apply. To apply please click “ apply now .” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 16.5.25. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sian Lyness Clinic Lead Social work @ will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: WDHB18797 Location: North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise:Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker #J-18808-Ljbffr