Social Worker - Fixed Term - Wellington #

Open Home Foundation; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The Open Home Foundation (OHF) invites applications for a Social Worker based in our Wellington Service Centre. This fixed-term, full-time role supports tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based approach aligned with OHF values.

Requirements include a social work qualification with at least 3 years' experience, NZSWRB registration (or eligibility), and a passion for care and protection work. Driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification with minimum 3 years' experience.
• Registration with NZSWRB or eligibility for registration.
• Knowledge of care and protection social work and Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
• Understanding of Maori-Tauiwi relationships and organization’s character.
• Two years’ experience with trauma-informed practice and supporting caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based approach.
• Promote family well-being and whanau ora within the Open Home Foundation values.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Care and protection social work

Trauma-informed practice

Inter-personal skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Empathy

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker

Fixed-Term, Full-Time - Wellington

“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 Wellington 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. This is a full -time, fixed-term role until 22/10/2027.

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.

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

• Contact:[e-mail]

Applications Close: 07/09/2026