Social Worker For Rangipapa

Location: Ratonga Rua, Porirua Campus, Porirua Contract: Permanent, Full Time (1FTE) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiritioWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau‑centred care, and excellence. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker-Māori Clinician to join our Forensic Inpatient Unit on a permanent basis in Porirua. This role has two components: the Māori Clinician and the Social Worker. Both aspects report operationally to the Team Leader and are situated within the Rangipapa environment. The social worker is professionally accountable to the Professional Leader for Social Work (Mental Health) and is expected to work with allwhaiora within the Rangipapa environment. The Māori Clinician will be expected to be proficient in or committed to developing a knowledge base in Tikanga and TeReo Māori, acting as a role model and providing sound clinical and cultural considerations in the multidisciplinary team process. The salary range for this role is Step3‑7: $90843–$110290 depending on experience. Team / Service / Location Purehurehu and Rangipapa are central regional adult medium secure forensic units operating as a 24‑hour service at Ratonga Rua hospital campus. There are two medium secure forensic inpatient units: Purehurehu – a 19‑bed male unit, and Rangipapa – a 15‑bed mixed gender unit plus two detached cottages (one four bed and one five bed). Adult Forensic Inpatient Services function with a multi‑disciplinary team including psychiatrists, other medical staff, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and administration staff. We are managed by a Team Leader. Why Join Us? Be part of a dedicated forensic mental health team Contribute to a meaningful and impactful service Enjoy a supportive team culture Secure a permanent role in a respected health organisation About You Enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated to contribute meaningfully Possesses basic group facilitation and problem‑solving skills Experience in mental health or related settings is an advantage Demonstrates ongoing personal and professional development Able to set aside personal values to support the needs and beliefs of others respectfully Previous experience working alongside mental health consumers and disability consumers in a public sector health setting would be desirable Genuine interest in working alongside tāngatawhaiora in mental health settings Sound knowledge of tikanga Māori and the ability to apply this in practice Registered Social Worker with current annual practising certificate Equal Opportunity Health New Zealand & Te Whatu Ora is the weaving of wellness. We are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro‑equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr