Overview
Service Coordinator - Full Time (40 hours / week)Child Youth and Respite ServiceAuckland Location
Spectrum Care supports children, young people and adults with disabilities—along with their whanau—on their journey toward lives filled with choice, inclusion, and possibility.
Our vision is that every person with a disability deserves a life of choice, freedom, and independence.
About The Role - Service Coordinator
As a Service Coordinator, you will play a vital leadership role in the delivery of supported living services.
You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of homes where disabled individuals—particularly children and young people—receive care and support.
This includes managing staff, ensuring safe and nurturing environments, and fostering a culture of respect, empowerment, and inclusion.
You will collaborate with families and whanau to understand the unique needs, aspirations, and challenges of each child.
You will coordinate personalised support plans that promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and social engagement.
This may include facilitating access to education, therapies, recreational activities, and community participation.
You will monitor health, behavioural, and developmental outcomes, working with health professionals, educators, and other specialists to ensure services are responsive, high-quality, and tailored to each individual.
This role requires a compassionate and proactive approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, advocacy, and continuous improvement.
You will be a key figure in helping children with disabilities thrive—not just in their homes, but in their wider communities.
As a Service Coordinator, You'll
Oversee the day-to-day operations of supported living homes
Lead and support a team of dedicated staff
Coordinate a School Holiday Programme including venue, staff, and students
Monitor health, wellbeing, and lifestyle outcomes for the people we support
Facilitate connections for the people we support with the community
Collaborate with whanau and health professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised services
Manage budgets and resources effectively
What You'll Bring
A Diploma or Bachelor's in Human Services, or a related field (e.g. psychology, teaching, health, social work, or management)
Experience in the health, disability, or social services sector
Strong people management and leadership skills
Clear communication skills, and ability to communicate compassionately with whanau
Confidence using digital tools and systems (Word, email, browsers, etc.)
Budgeting and resource management experience
A full NZ Class 1 driver's licence
Why Join Spectrum Care?
Competitive salary and benefits
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace
The chance to make a lasting impact in your community
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this sounds like your calling, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us shape a future where everyone has the freedom to thrive.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Auckland Auckland • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand