Foster Parent Social Worker - Part Time, Fixed Term - Nelson #

Foster Parent Social Worker

Part Time, Fixed Term (24 Hours per week, for 12 months) - Nelson

“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, fixed term (24 hours per week, for 12 months) 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.  Must be able to work flexible hours due to the needs of our caregivers.  Role also includes after hours duty, once comfortable in the role/organisation.

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.

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 April 2026