Work / Life Balance that suits your needs
Respectful Culture + Career Development Opportunities
Work in the community + make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives.
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Social Worker Contractor
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? An exciting opportunity awaits at Geneva Healthcare, where innovation and support are at the heart of what we do.
We’re seeking a talented and motivated Social Worker to join our Palmerston North Wellness and Rehab team as a contractor.
Who we are | Ko wai mātou
At Geneva Healthcare, we provide a wide range of community-based programs that help people recover and thrive after injury, illness, or while living with disability. Our experienced interdisciplinary team uses a person-centred, strengths-based, solution-focused approach, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client and their whanau/family.
About the Role | He kōrero mō tēnei tūranga
This is a contracting position for a registered Social Worker to join our team in Palmerston North.
You will be working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, within a best practice, person and family/whanau centred approach to assessment and rehabilitation.
As a community-based Social Worker, you will have a real passion and dedication to all aspects of service delivery and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with your clients and their families. You will work with a wide range of people with illness, injury or disabilities, providing assessment and rehabilitation programmes within their home, work or community settings.
The successful candidate will be required to travel across the Manawatu region so you will need to be comfortable driving and have a full clean NZ drivers licence.
What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga
NZ Registration as a Social Worker
Association membership or equivalent
Proven NZ post graduate experience of 2 years of more
Experience in delivering community-based interventions
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in private practice and healthcare
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Clean Full NZ Drivers Licence with access to a reliable vehicle
Proficient computer and IT knowledge
Why Us | He aha ai mātou?
We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, and their whanau and communities. We are a passionate and hardworking team that fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and ideas. We offer excellent support and development opportunities that will assist you to build on your career aspirations, experience and development.
Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 31 July 2025
Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.
