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Practice Manager - Nelson #
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Leads the Nelson Service Centre for Open Home Foundation, managing social work and foster care practice, providing team leadership, and liaising with local service providers and government agencies.
About this role
Practice Manager - Nelson
Full Time
“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 currently seeking a person to lead our Nelson Service Centre. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of the social work and foster care practice, providing day to day team leadership and liaising with local service providers and government agencies.
The successful person will have the following:
- A Social Work qualification
- Registration with the SWRB or be eligible for registration
- Knowledge and experience in Care and Protection Social Work
- Good knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and its Family Court processes
- Proven Leadership/Management experience & Practice Supervision
- An in-depth understanding of how the role recognizes the special relationship between Māori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization’s special character.
- A full 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 - $122,464 p.a. ~ Kindly note the salary is based on experience.
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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: 01/10/2026 (Applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date)
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