General Manager

2 weeks ago


Napier, New Zealand Baker Tilly Full time

Earth Gardens Charitable Trust, (EGCT) is a not-for-profit organisation making a difference in the lives of people living with mental illness, addiction, disabilities or challenges. We work to provide a safe and healthy vocational training programme and meaningful work skills in a horticultural setting, delivering tailored therapeutic work programmes. It is our mission to support and empower Earth Gardens’ Tangata Whaiora to reach their potential and live their best lives.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for someone who has the energy and passion to lead Earth Gardens as General Manager.

About the Role

Reporting to the Board, the General Manager will lead the organisation, supporting the strategic direction but is equally required to roll up their sleeves and be a hands-on operational leader. You will lead a small team, oversee the programme delivery and administrative requirements but also play an advocacy role in building key relationships. Key responsibilities of the role will include –

  • Lead the day to day running of EGCT overseeing the efficient and effective administration of daily operations and business reporting
  • Financial oversight in conjunction with the external accountant
  • Ensure excellence in service and programme delivery and management
  • Lead and develop the team including all HR requirements
  • Ensure compliance and quality controls
  • Work to identify initiatives that will improve Tangata Whaiora experience
  • Maintain/build a strong organisational culture across the team
  • Progress funding applications and manage contracts with providers including MSD
  • Liaison with stakeholders and partner organisations

About You

The General Manager will be proactive, solution focussed and thrive in a service-focused environment. You will be able to demonstrate -

  • Previous leadership experience, ideally leading a small team
  • A proven track record of building and developing a high performing team
  • Best in class communications skills both verbally and written
  • A strong understanding of Te Ao Māori (culture, values and practices) and a genuine willingness to learn
  • Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key external local, regional and national contacts
  • Experience in working within government contracts, preferably MSD
  • Demonstrated business acumen and financial literacy
  • Proven ability to problem solve in complex environments
  • Be able to effectively time manage and prioritise workload
  • A strong empathy for mental health

A background working in the mental health sector is preferred.

The successful candidate must be based or able to relocate to Hawke’s Bay.

We offer a collaborative and progressive workplace environment.

If you would like to have a confidential initial discussion about the position, please contact Andrew Siddles at ******@earth.co.nz or, if this sounds like you, please apply here.

Note: You will be required to pass a police check as part of the selection process.

Applications close: 5 pm Friday 8 November 2024, however we may progress applications prior to this date.

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