Social Worker

4 days ago

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

Social Worker

Part-Time (20 Hours) - Rotorua

"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 Social Worker to join our Rotorua 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.
  • Registration with the SWRB or be eligible for registration.
  • Good knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and its Family Court processes.
  • An in-depth understanding of how the role recognises the special relationship between Māori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organisation's special character.
  • A passion for: -
    -Care and protection social work and trauma informed practice.
    -Supporting Caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi.
  • A full New Zealand driver's 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. Hours for this position are negotiable.

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Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement'

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Applications Close: 27 December 2025

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