Based in Porirua80 hours per fortnight (involvement in on-call roster included)$81,704 - $85,703 per annum Work vehicle, phone and laptop provided Mo te tunga | About the role Are you ready to use your leadership skills to make a real difference?This is your chance to lead with purpose — supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Our Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service (RIDSAS) provides forensic rehabilitation services for people with high and complex needs who have had contact with the justice system.
You'll play a vital role, alongside our clinical team, to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services that include life skills programmes, vocational opportunities, and clinical support.
We are looking for a real 'people' person, to build strong relationships with the people we support, their whanau and external agencies.
This role is suited to someone who values connection, communication, and compassion.
What you'll be doing: Inspire, guide, and coach a team of Support Workers to deliver excellent care and support Plan and oversee the delivery of services that help people with disabilities reach their goals Build positive, respectful relationships with the people we support, their whanau, and partner agencies Manage rostering, staff training, and ensure best practice across your team Champion health and safety, and model our organisation's values in everything you do As part of the on-call schedule, you will provide essential support and advice during evenings and weekends, to both the Wellington and Auckland RIDSAS teams.
Relevant tertiary qualification within a health or disability service discipline would be advantageous Previous relevant experience working positively with people who have an intellectual disability, and/or complex behavioural needs Strong organisational and technical skills (rostering, budgeting, recruitment)Proven experience in people management and leading diverse teams Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Experience in delivering outcomes in a high-pressure and changing environment Full NZ Drivers Licence Nou te rourou | What's in it for you?A rewarding management opportunity work for a meaningful cause with an established not-for-profit organisation that provides support services to people with intellectual disabilities.
A collaborative and inclusive organisational culture with a focus on our people's wellbeing.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities including a Leadership Qualification that we will support you through and meet the cost of fees.
IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities.
We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.
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The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
