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August 13, 2024

Open Home Foundation

New Plymouth

FULL TIME


Social Worker in Schools - Hāwera**

Social Worker in Schools
Full Time - Hāwera
“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 currently seeking a Social Worker to join our Taranaki Service Centre working within the school sector. We are looking for a social worker who will share our passion for ensuring children are safe and families are supported, and 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
    • 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 recognises the special relationship between Māori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization’s special character.
    • 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.
    • This is full-time position, the ideal candidate could be based in either Whanganui, Taranaki or anywhere in between relation to Hāwera as the school office is in Hāwera (1 hour drive either way)



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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Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement'


If you would like more information on the role, please:
  • Contact: vacancies@ohf.org.nz


Applications Close: 13 September 2024

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