Team Leader - Intensive Support Services

Overview

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand.

Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people.

NZCL is looking for two energetic and motivated Team Leaders to work alongside, coach and mentor rangatahi and tamariki, in our Intensive Support Services in Christchurch.

There will be a mixture of morning, afternoon, and evening shifts spanning across the week, so having the flexibility to support your team across a variety of shifts is a key part of this role.

We have two positions available :

One 6-month fixed term contract with a potential extension to 12 months.

One permanent position

What does a Team Leader do?

What does a Support Worker do?

He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

Our Support Workers assist rangatahi and tamariki who access our services to live as independently as possible in their community.

You will :

Work as a team to ensure consistency in your approach.

Support tamariki or rangatahi to go to school or access education.

Observe and respond to health concerns or support the overall health and wellbeing of the young person.

Support rangatahi / young people to work towards and attain their goals and improve outcomes.

What do you get?

He aha te whiwhi

Earn competitive pay rates between $27.48 - 29.68 per hour.

With an additional shift allowance of $1 per hour for Team Leader duties.

Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing

Bespoke training that is tailored to the needs of the rangatahi / young person

Clinical Supervision to support best practice

PB Tech discount when shopping online

Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans

Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance

Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

'Refer a friend'

Bonus.

Who are we looking for?

Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

A desire to support our rangatahi / young people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes.

Minimum Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent)

Previous experience working with young people / rangatahi.

An understanding of Intellectual Disability and Autism.

A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Maori and Pasifika customs and cultural norms would be advantageous.

The ability to speak Te Reo Maori would be a bonus.

Creativity 'out of the box' thinking and a team player.

A full NZ driver's license.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here.

Send your request to NZCL.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident / Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

The right to work in NZ and willingness to undergo Police Vetting and additional Vulnerable Children Safety checking are essential to be considered for this position.

Reference # 35961

Posted on 15 Sep 2025

Closes on 15 Oct 2025 09 : 00

Location(s) Christchurch branch area

Expertise Disability Support

Job level(s) 3 - 5 years of experience

Work type(s) Permanent full-time, Fixed term full-time

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