Social Worker (Child Development Services)

Social Worker (Child Development Services) Location: Marlborough Health Hub, Wairau (Blenheim area). Responsibilities Conduct bio‑psychosocial assessments and deliver interventions for children and families in the Child Development Service. Support whanau as they navigate through the health and disability sector. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team providing client‑centred practice from a strengths perspective. Provide ongoing support to children (Tamariki) aged 0‑15 years who have a disability. Coordinate and follow up on services required by whanau within the health and disability system. Qualifications & Requirements Registered with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board. Experience working with children (Tamariki) in a health and disability setting. Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a positive, proactive, and creative approach to problem‑solving. Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact across all age ranges. Eligibility to work in New Zealand or holding a valid NewZealand visa. Current role is part‑time, 32hours per fortnight (0.4FTE); may be combined with another position up to 0.8FTE. No on‑call is required. Benefits Flexible working hours negotiable. EEO Statement Health NewZealand welcomes applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities and is committed to an inclusive workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr