Practice Manager - Nelson ##
Open Home Foundation · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Managing social work practice
- Leading team
- Liaising with agencies
What they ask for
Social Work qualification, SWRB registration or eligibility, care and protection experience, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, proven leadership/management and practice supervision, full driver's license, alignment with Christian Kaupapa.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
- Manages people
About the job
Practice Manager - Nelson
Full Time
“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 currently seeking a person to lead our Nelson Service Centre. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of the social work and foster care practice, providing day to day team leadership and liaising with local service providers and government agencies.
The successful person will have the following:
- A Social Work qualification
- Registration with the SWRB 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
- Proven Leadership/Management experience & Practice Supervision
- An in-depth understanding of how the role recognizes the special relationship between Māori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization’s special character.
- A full driver's license is essential.
- An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa.
The fulltime salary for this position is between $95,250 - $122,464 p.a. ~ Kindly note the salary is based on experience.
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If you would like more information on the role, please:
- Contact: vacancies@ohf.org.nz
Applications Close: 14/12/2026 (Applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date)
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