Residential Services Manager

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Ngā kawenga | About the role
He kōrero mōu | About you

You are the type of person who is passionate about working with people, has a proven background in practice development and a drive to support the growth and training of those working in a residential care setting.

This unique role will suit someone who understands the drivers of complex offending behaviour, can effectively coach, support and develop others and is looking for an opportunity to directly contribute to community safety.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
You have leadership experience in an operational role, including leading successful teams.

Your communication skills are highly effective and you have an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across stakeholder groups.


Your skills demonstrate experience in:

  • Analysing complex issues and situations to reach wellreasoned decisions and develop practical solutions.
  • Management experience in a residential care setting or similar environment working with complex needs individuals.
  • Understanding of the complexities and issues related to highrisk offending
  • Experience in risk mitigation and responding effectively to emergency situations.
  • Ability to successfully develop and implement operational policy and practice processes to support operations
Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.


To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Applications close Sunday 26 March

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