Community Social Worker - Emergency Department
Taranaki District Health Board • invercargill city, southland • Posted July 14, 2026
About the Role
Community Social Worker - Emergency Department
Southland Hospital
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Salary range: $102,667 – $110,290 (Allied Health SECA)
Help shape the service support patient flow and wellbeing in Southland Hospital's Emergency Department.
We're excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced social worker to support the team in the Emergency Department (ED) at Southland Hospital. This role is central to helping patients and whānau navigate complex social needs, avoid unnecessary admissions, and facilitate safe, timely discharge.
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 Community Social Worker in ED, you will:
- Provide social work case management and care coordination
- Undert...