Social Worker / Social Work Assistant

Join Hospice Wairarapa

Hospice Wairarapa provides specialist psycho-social palliative care and support to people approaching the end of life, together with the family and whānau who walk alongside them. Our service is grounded in dignity, choice, connection, and holistic wellbeing, supporting people to live as fully as possible and to remain connected to what matters most.

We are seeking a Social Worker or Social Work Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team. This role provides practical, emotional, social, and advocacy support that helps patients, families, and whānau navigate the challenges and decisions that can arise at the end of life. Working alongside clinical colleagues and community partners, you will contribute to coordinated, person-centered care that supports people wherever they call home.

The role is suitable for either a qualified Social Worker or an experienced Social Work Assistant, including someone working towards a social work qualification.

About the Role

As part of our specialist palliative care team, you will work alongside nurses, doctors, counsellors, volunteers, and community providers to support people receiving hospice care.

You will help patients and whānau navigate the challenges associated with end-of-life by providing psychosocial support, advocacy, information, and referrals. You will also contribute to coordinated care planning and help strengthen connections with community and health services across Wairarapa.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, professional, and able to build trusted relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience working in health, community, disability, aged care, or social service settings.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• An understanding of the impact illness, loss, and grief can have on individuals and families.

• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• A commitment to culturally responsive and person-centred practice.

• Good organisational and documentation skills.

• A current New Zealand driver's licence.

For Social Worker applicants, a recognised social work qualification and current registration are required.

Why Work With Us?

At Hospice Wairarapa, you'll be part of a supportive team that values learning, collaboration, and making a genuine difference in our community.

We offer:

• Meaningful and rewarding work.

• Flexible part-time hours.

• Professional and cultural supervision.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Remuneration aligned with the Social Worker Pay Equity settlement where applicable.

Please apply through Seek with a covering letter by 21 October 2026 . Any questions about the role or for further information, please contact [email protected]