Social Worker - Rotorua **

Social Worker

Full Time - 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 Social Worker to join our Rotorua Service Centre

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.


• 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.


• Applicant preferably must reside in Rotorua.

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.

Download Position Description

Download Application Information Sheet

Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement'

If you would like more information on the role, please:

• Contact: [email protected]

Applications Close: 13 July 2025