Social Worker

4 days ago


Palmerston North, New Zealand Open Home Foundation Full time

**Social Worker**

Full Time - **Manawatu**

“Supporting Families, Caring for Children”

The Open Home Foundation (OHF) is a Christian Community Response and has a vision that every child and young person has the opportunity to grow up in a secure, loving family and receive a depth of care which will bless them throughout their lives.

We are expanding our team and looking for a Social Worker to join our Manawatu Service Centre, who shares our vision and is able to work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate way that promotes family well-being/whanau mauri ora.

The successful person will have the following:

- A Social Work Qualification (minimum 3 years' experience)
- Registration with the NZSWRB or be eligible for registration.
- Knowledge and experience in care and protection social work
- Good knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and its Family Court processes.
- An in-depth understanding of how the role recognizes the special relationship between Maori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization’s special character.
- A minimum of two years’ experience and a passion for: -
- Care and protection social work and trauma informed practice.
- Supporting Caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi.

- Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills.
- A full New Zealand driver's license is essential.
- An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa.

- NZ child protection experience preferred.

The fulltime salary for this position is between $68,038 to $102,000 p.a. ~ Kindly note the salary is based on experience.

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Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement'

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Applications Close: 18 December 2025


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