Senior Social Worker - Wairarapa ##
Open Home Foundation · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Providing social work
- Supervising practice
- Developing relationships
What they ask for
Social work qualification with at least 3 years' experience, SWRB registration with current practicing certificate, 5+ years relevant social work experience, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, full New Zealand driver's license, alignment with Christian Kaupapa.
- 5+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Senior Social Worker
Full Time - 40 hours per week - Wairarapa
“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 looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Wairarapa Service Centre, who shares our vision and is able to work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and the community in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate way that promotes family well-being/whānau mauri ora.
The Senior Social Worker role includes social work, practice delivery, practice supervision, provision of support to the Practice Manager and development of internal and external relationships.
The successful person will have the following:
- A Social Work Qualification (minimum 3 years' experience)
- Registration with the SWRB with current practicing certificate.
- 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.
- At least 5 years relevant Social Work experience needed.
- A full New Zealand 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 to $122,464 p.a. ~ Kindly note the salary is based on experience.
Please note that applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.
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: 2 December 2026
Applying for this job
What to show on your CV
- The ad asks for 5 years of experience or more. Make your dates and job titles easy to check, most recent first.
- It asks for this qualification: Bachelor's degree. Name yours exactly as it's awarded, with the year you finished.
- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
- It asks for a driver licence. Say which class you hold, and whether it's full.
Our guides to the New Zealand CV format, cover letters and interview questions cover the rest.