Social Worker

Capital Health Careers
Social Workers Lower Hutt, Wellington Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to join our inpatient service at Hutt Hospital. The social worker in this role will cover into all areas of the hospital when the usual social worker is on leave or in periods of high demand. Areas include the Emergency Department, Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care Unit, Women’s Health, and Paediatrics. The role will be varied and interesting with the opportunity to flex into different areas of the hospital. The Social Worker will be supported to up skill in areas they are not familiar with. The social worker will be allocated referrals by either the Social Work Team Leader or Social Work Coordinator. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Our social work team based at Hutt Hospital provides a service to patients and their whānau across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We are a friendly, highly supportive medium sized team of around 12.

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Job Overview

Job Type: Social Workers
Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026