Team Leader

Are you a registered health professional with experience in mental health?
- Are you a great people leader that can inspire others?
- Come and join a supportive and dynamic team that lives its values.

**Seeking a strong people leader with mental health expertise. Ideal for experienced OTs, social workers, AOD practitioners, or registered nurses.**

**LinkPeople | Mō mātou**

E whakapono ana mātou ko ngā tāngata te mea nui o te ao. At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides us in our work supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities to access mental health residential services and housing. We work together with a number of key organisations as part of a community-wide approach to end homelessness. We value our staff, work well as a team and pride ourselves in having a workplace culture that makes you feel good about coming to work every day.

**The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**

In this role, you will receive payment for your annual practicing certificate, external professional supervision, and a comprehensive induction. Additionally, you'll have access to various training and development opportunities.
- Fifth week of Annual Leave
- Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
- Increased Kiwisaver contribution
- Holiday programme assistance
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
- Income continuance plan
- Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
- Specsavers Discount
- Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
- Financial risk and planning review
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

**The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi**

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.00pm) There is some flexibility around start and end times.

The role is based in Hamilton/Kirikiriroa. Travel to meet some of our service providers in other parts of the Waikato region within working hours may be required at times.

People-focused role emphasizing your approachability, responsiveness, and caring personality. Coach and develop staff, foster positive team culture, and lead 5 directs reports, reporting to the Regional Manager.

In this role you will lead our mental health residential coordination team who:

- review and coordinate referrals for mental health residential recovery services using a whānau
- centered approach.
- work in collaboration with residential providers and clinical teams to identify and overcome barriers to accessing supported residential services, for the people we support.
- identify on-going support needs for people in residential services to help them sustain and progress their living situation in line with their goals and aspirations.
- coordinate and facilitate transition through mental health residential recovery services into living situations to meet the needs of the people we support.

**You | Mōu**
- Exceptional people leader with relevant qualification in mental health and leadership.
- Confident communicator and relationship builder, quickly establishing credibility.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Systems thinker, seeking opportunities for better outcomes.
- Excellent attention to detail, proficient in report writing and record keeping.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and working with Māori.
- Requires a practicing certificate and full New Zealand driver's license.
- Leadership will empower and inspire the dedicated and passionate team.

**Contact | Whakapā**: Vandna Stringer, Regional Manager, on 027 297 3017 if you have any questions.

Some health and disability sector employers may require workers to be vaccinated. This is because workers come into close contact with people likely to get seriously ill if they get COVID-19. Having undertaken a thorough health and safety analysis with regards to Covid-19, we have determined that vaccination is required for our workforce (two primary doses and at least one booster).

**All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.