Senior Practitioner - Permanency Team (Covering Wellington region) # at Open Home Foundation

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

102000.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advocacy, Advising, Relationship Building, Self-Managing, Teamwork, Care and Protection Social Work, Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 Knowledge, Family Court Processes Knowledge

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Senior Practitioner - Permanency Team Full Time - Wellington region “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. Are you looking for an exciting new practice opportunity? The Open Home Foundation is currently seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join a national team. The successful applicant will be covering the Wellington region. There is no after hours or weekend work involved in this role. The focus of this position is to advise and support caregivers as they create permanent homes for the children and young people in their care. This is a rewarding and satisfying role for someone who is skilled in; advocacy, advising, relationship building, and who relishes self-managing roles whilst still being part of a wider team. If you are someone who enjoys journeying with people and have a passion to see families and children well-supported, then this may well be the position for you. The successful applicant will have the following: A Social Workers Registration Board recognised Social Work Qualification 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 organisation’s special character. The fulltime salary for this position is between $68,038 and $102,000 p.a. Kindly note the salary is based on experience. 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: 23/04/2026 Location Lower Hutt, Wellington Department National Office - Permanency Team Employment Type Full Time

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is to advise and support caregivers in establishing permanent homes for the children and young people under their care. This position involves being part of a national team while relishing self-managing responsibilities within the Wellington region.