Senior Care Manager

3 days ago

Hutt Valley, New Zealand IHC New Zealand Full time

Starting salary of $78,090 per annum with work vehicle, phone, and laptop.
- Office base in Porirua
- Permanent, 80 hours per fortnight

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

Our Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service (RIDSAS) service is contracted by Manatū Hauora/Ministry of Health to provide forensic rehabilitation services for people with high and complex needs who have committed an offence and had contact with the justice system.

We are seeking a compassionate and self-motivated leader to be responsible for the coordination of assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation planning for individuals with Intellectual disabilities to achieve their outcomes. As a Senior Care Manager, your role is legally defined in the IDCC&R Act 2003.

You'll lead the development of individual care and rehabilitation plans, train staff, and collaborate with external agencies. You will link with the clinical team providing clinical advice and guidance to the Care Manager and Service Managers. This is a complex liaison role, working frequently with external stakeholders.

**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 relevant experience working positively with people who have an intellectual disability, and/or complex behavioural needs eg. positive behaviour support coaching, applied forensic experience.
- Experience providing assessments and development of individual client plans.
- Experience in delivering outcomes in a high-pressure and changing environment.
- Ability to train and coach support staff.
- Demonstrated understanding and preparation of risk assessment and management plans.
- NZ full driver licence

**Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?**
- A rewarding opportunity to 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.
- Commencement rate of $78,090 and an on-call allowance.
- Work vehicle, phone, and laptop.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Fully funded Annual Practice Certificate (APC)

**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. The RIDSAS Service provides compulsory care that focusses on rehabilitation; we have services in both Auckland and Wellington. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
**Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor**
**07 838 7698**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 36062
- Posted on
- 22 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 06 Oct 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Wellington Central, Hutt Valley, Horowhenua / Kapiti / Mana
- Expertise
- Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare
- Job level(s)
- 3+ years experience, Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time

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