Foster Parent Social Worker

1 week ago

Lower Hutt, New Zealand Open Home Foundation Full time

**Foster Parent Social Worker**

Part Time (25 hours) - Wellington

“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 looking for a Foster Parent Social Worker who is able to work closely with Foster families through training and ongoing support and a Social Worker 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
- Registration with the SWRB or be eligible for registration
- Knowledge and experience of providing care services for tamariki and rangatahi
- Knowledge of the legal context for tamariki in care
- Knowledge and experience in care and protection social work
- Good knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and its Family Court processes
- A commitment to supporting OHF models of trauma informed care to tamariki & rangatahi
- An in-depth understanding of how the role recognizes the special relationship between Māori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization’s special character
- A full New Zealand driver license is essential
- An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa

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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Applications Close: 14 August 2025

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