ED Social Worker - Fast Discharge & Wraparound Care

Taranaki District Health Board • invercargill city, southland • Posted July 14, 2026

About the Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Community Social Worker for the Emergency Department at Southland Hospital in Invercargill. This permanent full‑time role focuses on social work case management, risk assessment, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient flow and safe discharge.

The successful candidate will have NZ social work registration, at least 5 years of clinical experience, and strong organisational skills to support whānau-centred care in a

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