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• Permanent - 80 hours per fortnight, including involvement in an on-call roster
• $83,207 per annum + on call allowance
• Office base in Whangārei
• Work vehicle, phone and laptop provided
• Reimbursement of Professional registration

Mō te tūnga | About the role

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives as part of their communities. As a Service Manager (Specialty Focus) this is a rewarding opportunity to work for a meaningful cause within an established not-for-profit organisation.

We are looking for a qualified professional (e.g. Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist). Drawing on your experience as a health professional you will lead and guide a team of Support Workers to deliver the best possible outcomes for the people we support. We are looking for someone with the passion and expertise to coach and develop the skills within their team.

You will build strong relationships with the people we support and their whānau to identify individual needs and determine how these can be achieved. You will provide advice and support to the area management team around matters that will support and improve the overall health and wellbeing of the people we support.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and ensuring delivery of support services for people with disabilities
• Managing and developing a strong team of Support Workers
• Building positive relationships with whānau including their involvement in the care of their loved ones
• Planning and coordinating the work of your team to ensure the best service outcomes are achieved (including rostering and staff training)
• Celebrating the achievements of the people we support
• Implementing best practice strategies and managing health & safety requirements

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification within a health or disability service discipline e.g. Occupational Therapy / Nursing / Social Work / Psychology.
• Previous management experience within the Health and Disability sector is preferred.
• Capability to train, coach and lead a team to achieve the best outcomes.
• Ability to work positively with individuals who have intellectual disabilities with high and complex behavioural needs.
• Demonstrated awareness, sensitivity and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
• Computer skills, including MS Office Suite, and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• We provide 24/7 services all year round, and the ability to participate in the on-call roster is essential to the delivery of our services
• A full NZ driver licence

Nōu 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.
• Reimbursement of Professional registration

Mō mātou | About us

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.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek 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.



Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Please submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the selection process, please provide an up-to-date CV, and a cover letter outlining your previous management experience and motivation to apply for this role.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor
taylor.spence@ihc.org.nz