Foster Parent Recruiter - Taranaki ##
Open Home Foundation · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Recruiting foster parents
- Networking with community
- Developing project plans
What they ask for
Excellent communication and networking skills, marketing knowledge or qualification, ability to work alone and in a team, develop project plans, work weekends and evenings, full New Zealand driver's license, alignment with Christian Kaupapa.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Foster Parent Recruiter
Part Time - 10 hours per week
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.
The Open Home Foundation is seeking a part-time Foster Parent Recruiter to join our Taranaki Service Centre. This position is 10 hours per week. Flexibility required with hours.
The successful person will have the following:
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Marketing knowledge and skills and/or a relevant qualification
- The ability to work alone and also as part of a team.
- The ability to develop and outwork project plans.
- To work weekends & evenings as required
- An in-depth understanding of how the role recognizes the special relationship between Maori and Tauiwi and has a strong empathy with the organization’s special character.
- A full New Zealand driver's license is essential.
- An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa, familiarity with the Church and the Christian Community.
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If you would like more information on the role, please:
- Contact: vacancies@ohf.org.nz
Applications Close: 5th December 2026
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