Foster Parent Social Worker

6 days ago

Grafton Auckland New Zealand Open Home Foundation Full time NZ$68,038 - NZ$102,000 per year

Foster Parent Social Worker

Part Time (20 Hours) - Auckland

"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 part-time (20 hours) 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: 27 December 2025

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