Social Worker - Nelson & Marlborough*

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Social Worker to join their Nelson & Marlborough Service Centre. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in care and protection social work and align with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian values. This full-time role offers a salary range reflecting the experience and dedication required to support families and children effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in social work.
• Registration with the SWRB or eligibility.
• Good knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community.
• Promote family well-being in a culturally appropriate way.
• Support caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi.

Skills

Knowledge in care and protection social work

Empathy with the organization’s special character

Flexibility to travel

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Social Worker

Full Time - Nelson & Marlborough

“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 Nelson & Marlborough 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 SWRB 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 Māori 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.
  
• A full New Zealand driver's license is essential.
• Applicant must be flexible to travel between Nelson and Marlborough as required.
• 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.

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Applications Close: 8 August 2025 * (Applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date)