CareerPlan

Foster Parent Social Worker - Fixed-Term, Part-Time - Nelson

New ZealandPart-time$68k2026-10-13 → 2026-10-22

Core

Support foster families and children (tamariki, rangatahi) through strengths-based, culturally appropriate care and protection social work.

Role type

Care and protection social worker

Domain

Child welfare / Social work

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Care and protection social work, trauma-informed practice, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, Family Court processes, Maori and Tauiwi relationship understanding, supporting caregivers

Preferred skills

NZ child protection experience

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Work closely with children, youth, families, and the community to promote family well-being and whanau mauri ora.

Seniority

Mid-level (minimum 3 years experience)