Social Worker - Adult Mental Health

# Social Worker - Adult Mental Health at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa, Wairarapa## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Service: Adult Mental Health****Location:** **Masterton - Wairarapa****Contract: Permanent Full Time**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**If you wish to join a service that supports service users close to their communities, is committed to delivering a high standard of care and supports ongoing professional development, then this position may be for you.We are looking for an experienced registered Social Worker interested in working in our community based mental health team. We are looking for a highly motivated clinician to work with our existing multi disciplinary team and bring added value to their role.You will be able to provide case management, deliver effective evidence based treatment strategies for your clients and work collaboratively with other team members and services. This role can also include crisis work within office hours.Supervision and support will be available and positive learning opportunities given. Mental Health Services in Wairarapa have developed a Community based model of service delivery underpinned by a philosophy of recovery and a client centered approach.This is a permanent, 1.0 FTE position working 80 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday.**About the Team/Service/ Location**This role will be based at the Wairarapa Hospital in Masterton. However, this role is part of the wider Wellington MHAIDS service, and all MHAIDS employees are centrally contractedTo learn more about living in the Wairarapa region click here Wairarapa**About you*** NZ Registered Social Worker with current Annual Practicing Certificate.* Current full NZ driver's license with ability to drive a manual and automatic car.**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 **11.59pm 23 July 2026.**If you have any questions about the role, please contact Peter Coombes, Team Leader on 020 4025 0283*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa || Location: | Wairarapa || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 01-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 23-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 6909614 || Attachment: | 6909614 Mental Health Professional MHAIDS.pdf (PDF, 260KB) | #J-18808-Ljbffr