Social Worker - Taranaki #

Open Home Foundation; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Taranaki is seeking a part-time Social Worker. This role involves supporting families and children while promoting well-being in a culturally appropriate manner. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of social work principles and empathy aligned with the organization’s values. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with negotiable hours.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SWRB or eligibility for registration.
• Full New Zealand driver's license is essential.
• Alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi, and whanau to promote well-being.
• Support caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi.
• Contribute to care and protection social work.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Understanding of the relationship between Māori and Tauiwi

Empathy with the organisation's character

Full New Zealand driver's license

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Overview

Social Worker

Part-Time (20 Hours) - Taranaki

“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 Taranaki 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include working with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate way to promote family well-being. Contribute to care and protection social work and trauma-informed practice, and support caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi.

Qualifications

• 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.

Details

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.

Application Materials

Download Position Description

Download Application Information Sheet

Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement'

More Information

If you would like more information on the role, please: Contact: [e-mail]

Application Close

Applications Close: 27 October 2025