Senior Practitioner - Permanency Team (covering Palmerston North, Levin, Whanganui) #

Confidential

Palmerston North, Manawatu permanent

Posted: April 14, 2026

Job Description

Senior Practitioner - Permanency Team

Full Time - Palmerston North / Levin / 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.

Are you looking for an exciting new practice opportunity? The Open Home Foundation is currently seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join a national team. The successful applicant will be covering the Palmerston North, Levin and Whanganui areas. There is no after hours, or weekend work involved in this role. The focus of this position is to advise and support caregivers as they create permanent homes for the children and young people in their care. This is a rewarding and satisfying role for someone who is skilled in; advocacy, advising, relationship building, and who relishes self-managing roles whilst still being part of a wider team.

If you are someone who enjoys journeying with people and have a passion to see families and children well-supported, then this may well be the position for you.

The successful applicant will have the following:

A Social Workers Registration Board recognised Social Work Qualification

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.

The fulltime salary for this position is between $68,038 and $102,000 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: [email protected]

Applications Close: 16 May 2026

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