Service Manager - Porirua (Forensic Rehabilitation)

Based in Porirua

80 hours per fortnight (involvement in on-call roster included)

$81,704 - $85,703 per annum

Work vehicle, phone and laptop provided

Mo te tunga | About the role

Are you ready to use your leadership skills to make a real difference?

This is your chance to lead with purpose — supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Our

Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service (RIDSAS)

provides

forensic rehabilitation services

for people with high and complex needs who have had contact with the justice system.

You'll play a vital role, alongside our clinical team, to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services that include life skills programmes, vocational opportunities, and clinical support.

We are looking for a real 'people' person, to build strong relationships with the people we support, their whanau and external agencies.

This role is suited to someone who values connection, communication, and compassion.

What you'll be doing :

Inspire, guide, and coach a team of Support Workers to deliver excellent care and support

Plan and oversee the delivery of services that help people with disabilities reach their goals

Build positive, respectful relationships with the people we support, their whanau, and partner agencies

Manage rostering, staff training, and ensure best practice across your team

Champion health and safety, and model our organisation's values in everything you do

As part of the on-call schedule, you will provide essential support and advice during evenings and weekends, to both the Wellington and Auckland RIDSAS teams.

Relevant tertiary qualification within a health or disability service discipline would be advantageous

Previous relevant experience working positively with people who have an intellectual disability, and / or complex behavioural needs

Strong organisational and technical skills (rostering, budgeting, recruitment)

Proven experience in people management and leading diverse teams

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Experience in delivering outcomes in a high-pressure and changing environment

Full NZ Drivers Licence

Nou 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.

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 pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button.

As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role.

If you have any questions about the application process, please

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seeks 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.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to :

Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor

Reference #

Posted on 31 Oct

Closes on 16 Nov

• : 55

Location(s) Horowhenua / Kapiti / Mana

Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare, Management

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