Family/Whānau Visit Supervisor - Whanganui # at Open Home Foundation

Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patience, Empathy, Child/Young People Experience, Family Experience, Managing Challenging Situations, Driver License, First Aid Certificate, Verbal Communication, Flexibility, Microsoft Office Suite, Adaptability

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Family/Whānau Visit Supervisor - Whanganui “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. The Family/Whanau Visit Supervisor role plays a very important part in families’ lives, ensuring that family/whānau visits with children and young people happen in a safe, respectful and responsible manner. Family/Whānau visits are a means for a child/young person to spend time with their parent or another person they are close to. It is an important part of a child/young person’s journey to rebuilding a relationship with close family. The successful applicant will have the following: A mature, calm, patient and empathetic approach to dealing with people Experience working with children/young people and families Experience managing challenging situations A clean, current, full driver license is essential A First Aid Certificate Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience There are some set hours however Flexibility is required in working different hours and days at short notice Some after hours and weekend work available, flexibility required The ability to work in New Zealand Full drivers' license is essential Casual work ~ some after hours and weekend work required Open and adaptable to an environment that is always changing Experience using Microsoft Office Suite An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa Download Position Description Download Application Information Sheet 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: 16 April 2026 Location Whanganui, Whanganui Department Whanganui Service Centre Employment Type Casual

Responsibilities

The Family/Whānau Visit Supervisor ensures that visits between children/young people and their close family members occur in a safe, respectful, and responsible manner. This role is crucial for supporting children's journeys toward rebuilding relationships with their close family.