About the job

• Permanent - 80 hours per fortnight - involvement in on-call roster
• $76,053 per annum PLUS an on-call allowance
• based in Kapiti Coast area
• Work vehicle included - can also be used for personal use

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The IDEA Services Kapiti Coast branch are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Service Manager - Workforce to manage and support a team of Support Workers who have a strong focus on the people we support in our community who are living with an intellectual disability.

PLEASE NOTE: this role will require car travel across the Horowhenua, Levin and Kapiti region on a regular basis. The actual IDEA office you will be mainly working from is located in the Paraparaumu area.

Within This Role, You Will Be Responsible For

• the successful delivery of schedules/rosters for our team of Support Workers
• approving annual leave and monitoring overtime
• recruiting Support Workers to work across the branches' local residences
• managing a small team reporting directly to you.

Due to the nature of the services we provide, it is essential to be available between Monday to Friday 6:30am-7:30pm & Weekends 6:30am-2:30pm, as well as on-call requirements on a rotational basis.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Previous people management experience
• Previous experience in rostering and scheduling would be a huge advantage, but is not essential
• The resilience to be able to work positively within an ever-changing environment
• A strong planning and forward-thinking approach
• A genuine interest to be involved within the disability sector (previous experience is desirable, but not essential).
• Excellent computer skills, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A full NZ driver's licence is a 'must have'.

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
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities including a Level 5 Leadership Qualification that we will support you through and meet the cost of fees
• Commencement rate of $76,053, a vehicle that can be used for personal use, and an on-call allowance
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with a focus on our people's wellbeing

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Please submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the selection process, please provide an up to date CV, and a cover letter outlining your previous management experience and motivation to apply for this role.

Mō mātou | About us

IDEA Services Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IHC Group which is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the provision of housing and tenancy services. Our services are founded on IHC's absolute commitment to the people we support and their families/whanau to have a good life.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.