Trauma-Informed Child & Family Social Worker - Wellington

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

Job summary

The Open Home Foundation is expanding its Wellington team and seeks a Social Worker to work with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based, culturally appropriate way. The role requires a Social Work qualification and registration with the SWRB.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position with after-hours duty. NZ driver's license is essential, and knowledge of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and family court processes is highly valued. Applications close 10 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification with minimum 3 years' experience.
• Registration with SWRB or eligibility.
• Experience in care and protection social work.
• Knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and Family Court processes.
• Understanding of Maori–Tauiwi relationships and alignment with the organization’s Christian Kaupapa.
• At least two years' experience and passion for care and protection social work and trauma-informed practice; supporting caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• NZ driver's license required.
• NZ child protection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based, culturally appropriate way.
• Provide care and protection social work and trauma-informed practice.
• Assume after-hours duty as required.
• Collaborate with caregivers and whanau.

Skills

Social Work

Registration SWRB

Care & protection

Trauma-informed

Maori tikanga

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

NZ Driver's License

Christian Kaupapa

NZ child protection experience

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

The Open Home Foundation is expanding its Wellington team and seeks a Social Worker to work with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based, culturally appropriate way. The role requires a Social Work qualification and registration with the SWRB.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position with after-hours duty. NZ driver's license is essential, and knowledge of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and family court processes is highly valued. Applications close 10 December 2026.