Service Manager

Permanent - 80 hours per fortnight, including involvement in an on-call roster
- $76,053 per annum + on call allowance
- Office base in Paraparaumu
- Work vehicle, phone and laptop provided

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

**IDEA Services** supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives as part of their communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to work for a meaningful cause within an established not-for-profit organisation.

We are looking for a real 'people' person, to build strong relationships with the people we support and their whānau. You will identify individual needs and determine how these can best be achieved. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that really make a difference in people's lives.

You will be responsible for leading and guiding 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 of Support Workers.

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**
- Previous management experience within the Health and Disability sector
- Strong people management experience, leading a team of people to achieve the best outcomes
- Relevant technical experience e.g. rostering, budgets, service planning and risk management
- 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 drivers 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.

**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.

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

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
**Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor**
**078387698**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 32700
- Posted on
- 29 Jan 2025
- Closes on
- 16 Feb 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Horowhenua / Kapiti / Mana
- Expertise
- Healthcare, Management
- Job level(s)
- 3+ years experience, Management, Senior/Executive
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time