Social Worker (Child Development Services)
Social Worker (Child Development Services), Nelson or Marlborough Health Hub, Permanent Part-time
- A challenging and rewarding employment opportunity
- Flexible working hours negotiable
- Working across Nelson and Marlborough
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
As a Social Worker , you will be based in Nelson or Wairau, where bio-psychosocial assessments are required and interventions offered to support complex challenges. The role entails working with Tamariki and whanau who are already engaged with the Child Development Service.
This is a permanent part time role, working 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE), Monday to Friday (flexible days).
No on-call is required.
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Child Development Service is a multidisciplinary team working with Tamariki 0-15 years who have a disability. You will be supporting whanau as they navigate through the health and disability sector.
We have a base at Nelson Hospital and at the Marlborough Community Health Hub in Blenheim.
For more information on living and working in Nelson and Blenheim click here
About you
As a Social Worker, you will:
- work in a collaborative way, delivering whanau-centred practice from a strengths perspective,
- ideally have experience working with Tamariki in a health and disability setting and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team,
- bring an understanding of the social determinants of health, and the impact on health and social needs across all age ranges,
- have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and lots of energy,
- be innovative, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible and creative with a positive approach to all situations including problem solving,
- be registered with the NZ Social Workers Registration Board.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
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 04 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Carol Merrilees (Team Leader Child Development Services) at carol.merrilees@nmdhb.govt.nz / 027 246 0481.
Job ref: R1N25-275
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Permanent Part time
Job no: R1N25-275
Location: Marlborough Health Hub, Nelson Hospital
Closing Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026