Foster Parent Social Worker - Part Time - 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 part-time (30 Hours) Foster Parent Social Worker who is able to work closely with foster families through training and ongoing support and a 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.

• A Social Work Qualification
• Registration with the SWRB
• Knowledge and experience of providing care services for tamariki and rangatahi
• Knowledge of the legal context for tamariki in care
• A commitment to supporting OHF models of trauma informed care to tamariki & rangatahi
• 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
• An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa.
• A full NZ driver license is essential.

Applications close: 27 December 2025