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    Open Home Foundation

    Non-profit

    Senior Practitioner - Permanency Team (Rotorua) ##

    Rotorua, New ZealandOn-SitePart-time$68k / yearPosted 10h ago
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    Senior Practitioner - Permanency Team

    Part Time - Rotorua (20 hours per week)

    “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 Rotorua area.  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.

      This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week.  The full-time 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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      • Contact: [email protected]

      Applications Close: 31/10/2026

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      Open Home Foundation

      The Open Home Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland, with the objective of fighting for the fundamental principles of privacy, choice, and sustainability for smart homes. It supports the development of open-source projects and open connectivity and communication standards, including Home Assistant.

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