Senior Social Worker, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Full time, permanent role

Based at Te Puawaitanga, Springs Road, East Tamaki

Salary will depend on placement on PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines

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.

Kotahi te kowhao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro ma, te miro pango, te miro whero

This Tainui whakatauaakii urges us to develop connections and to work collaboratively towards a common vision. We are looking for a visionary and forward-thinking Senior Clinician Social Worker to work with us to improve equity and health outcomes for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (youth) at Te Puawaitanga covering the Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura & Franklin region.

This Senior Clinician role is a designated position, that utilises well developed clinical expertise and competencies to deliver and support high standards of clinical practice and service planning/development by providing clinical leadership within CAMHS. In your role, you will also assist in developing the clinical capability of others, take a lead in setting standards, quality assurance and improvement and research activities relevant to the area of expertise.

This role is based with the Te Puawaitanga team where the majority of the clinical mahi will occur (managing a clinical caseload). In addition, other aspects of the role relating to quality improvement, service development, and clinical leadership.

If you are motivated, resourceful and enjoy being part of a positive working environment, this could be the role for you! We work closely with our tamariki, rangatahi, their whaanau, non-government organisations, schools and Primary Care providers. We can offer you a chance to work both independently and as part of a strong quality-focussed team. You will also be provided with on-going support with clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

Essential:

• Registration with the New Zealand Social Work Registration Board
• Current Social Work Annual Practising Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience working as a Social Worker
• Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Addictions
• Full clean drivers licence with no limitations

Preferred

• Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health

What's in it for you?

• Annual practicing certificate is refunded
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

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 Maaori, 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 05 June 2026. To view the job description, please click here.

For more information on this role, please contact Amy on amy.lin@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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