Social Worker Intellectual Disability Service, Medium Secure Forensic Inpatient

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Social Worker Intellectual Disability Service Medium Secure Forensic Inpatient Ward.
Wakari Hospital

Experienced Social Workers are encouraged to apply

Permanent full time (0.5 FTE) 20 hours per week
Join a dynamic and supportive team.
Access to regular supervision professional development and peer support

You will be a part of a team that is dynamic and supportive with an enviable mix of skill knowledge and clinical expertise. This team is committed to delivering a service of the highest standard. We offer access to regular supervision professional development and peer support.

About the opportunity

You will be responsible for assessing the clients needs and assisting in their journey through the hospital. You will need a sound knowledge of elder abuse family violence and child protection issues and be able to respond to challenging situations appropriately. You will be able to think on your feet be experienced at working under pressure and be able to multi-task. You will be adaptable and flexible allowing you to work effectively with your clients and within the interdisciplinary team and a changing health environment.

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About you

As a social worker in this team you will have sound social work knowledge and skills be a team player with excellent communication skills and work cohesively as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

To be successful in this position you will also need to demonstrate the following:

Ability to think on your feet and be experienced at working under pressure whilst multi-tasking.
Be registered with the New Zealand Social Workers Board (NZSWRB) and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
Preferably have experience working in an acute hospital setting.
Strong understanding of social determinants of health and the impact this has on client health and social needs.

Salary range:

This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($77087 p.a) and Step 8 ($110210 p.a pro rata) of the Degree-Based Allied Public Health and Technical scale.

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 bySunday 18 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role please contact:

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

Social Worker Intellectual Disability Service Medium Secure Forensic Inpatient Ward.Wakari HospitalExperienced Social Workers are encouraged to applyPermanent full time (0.5 FTE) 20 hours per weekJoin a dynamic and supportive team.Access to regular supervision professional development and peer supp...