Social Worker - Fixed Term - Manawatu # at Portfolio

Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

102000.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work Qualification, Care and Protection Social Work, Trauma Informed Practice, Supporting Caregivers, Organizational Skills, Inter-Personal Skills, Knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, Empathy with Maori and Tauiwi, Registration with NZSWRB, Full New Zealand Driver's License

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Social Worker Fixed-Term, Full Time - Manawatu “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 expanding our team and looking for a Social Worker to join our Manawatu Service Centre, 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. This is a fixed-term role (starting 14 January 2026) for 6 months, with an option to extend. The successful person will have the following: A Social Work Qualification (minimum 3 years' experience) Registration with the NZSWRB 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 recognizes the special relationship between Maori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization’s special character. A minimum of two years’ experience and a passion for: - -Care and protection social work and trauma informed practice. -Supporting Caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi. 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. NZ child protection experience preferred. The fulltime salary for this position is between $68,038 to $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: 18 December 2025

Responsibilities

The Social Worker will work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau, and the community to promote family well-being. This role involves providing care and protection social work in a culturally appropriate manner.