Social Worker - West Coast ##

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

Job summary

Open Home Foundation is seeking a Social Worker for the West Coast to support tamariki, rangatahi and whanau in a strengths-based, culturally attuned manner. The role emphasises care and protection work within the family context.

Flexibility to perform after-hours duties is expected as you integrate into the West Coast team and collaborate with community partners to promote family well-being and whānau ora.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with at least 3 years' experience.
• Registered or eligible for SWRB registration.
• Experience in care and protection social work.
• Knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and Family Court processes.
• Understanding of Maori and Tauiwi relationships and the org's character.
• Experience in trauma-informed practice and supporting caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and community in a strengths-based approach.
• Provide care and protection social work.
• Be available for after-hours duties as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness

Communication

Education

Social Work qualification

Tools

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Social Worker

Full Time - West Coast

“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 West Coast team, 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.

After hours duty is essential as part of this role, once the Social Worker feels comfortable in the role.

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 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.

Applications Close: 22 November 2026