Family/Whānau Visit Supervisor - Whanganui #

Confidential

Whanganui, Whanganui permanent

Posted: April 28, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

Family/Whānau Visit Supervisor - Whanganui

“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 Family/Whanau Visit Supervisor role plays a very important part in families’ lives, ensuring that family/whānau visits with children and young people happen in a safe, respectful and responsible manner. Family/Whānau visits are a means for a child/young person to spend time with their parent or another person they are close to. It is an important part of a child/young person’s journey to rebuilding a relationship with close family.

The successful applicant will have the following:

A mature, calm, patient and empathetic approach to dealing with people

Experience working with children/young people and families

Experience managing challenging situations

A clean, current, full driver license is essential

A First Aid Certificate

Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience

There are some set hours however Flexibility is required in working different hours and days at short notice

Some after hours and weekend work available, flexibility required

The ability to work in New Zealand

Full drivers' license is essential

Casual work ~ some after hours and weekend work required

Open and adaptable to an environment that is always changing

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa

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Download Application Information Sheet

Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement'

If you would like more information on the role, please:

Contact: [email protected]

Applications close: 30 May 2026

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