Social Worker

6 days ago

Greymouth West Coast, New Zealand Open Home Foundation Full time NZ$68,038 - NZ$102,000 per year

Social Worker

Full Time - West Coast/Buller

"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 West Coast 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: 4 December 2025

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