Job Description Strategic and operational role, with diverse stakeholder engagement20 hours per week, Tuesday to ThursdayBased in Newtown, Wellington WellElder provides a specialist community-driven counselling service for older people as part of a proactive and protective approach to their emotional and mental good health. Their Counsellors work with individuals, couples and family/whanau and provide high-quality, ethical counselling services throughout Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti and the Hutt Valley. WellElder is looking for a special person to lead the organisation and day-to-day operations. Central to this is supporting a passionate team of part time Counsellors and office staff, and proactively building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity requiring a friendly, confident and natural leader. You will be a future based thinker with excellent communication skills, have a strong customer focus and will genuinely enjoy stakeholder engagement. WellElder's office is centrally located in the heart of Newtown, right on the bus route. This is a permanent part time position for 20 hours per week, from Tuesday to Thursday. This is an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to WellElder's future, and make a real impact in the lives of older Wellingtonians. Person Profile: Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire the WellElder team with visionAbility to translate strategic direction as determined by the Board into successful operational initiativesCommunity focussed, with a track record of success in, and a deep commitment to, building and maintaining exceptional stakeholder relationshipsExperience in the not for profit sector would be advantageousA self-starter with lots of initiativeStrong written and verbal communication skillsProven business acumen and financial literacyA consultative and open style with a transparent approachA genuine passion for, and ability to work sensitively with, people over 60Committed to WellElder's values and goals, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in a culturally appropriate mannerCompetency in Microsoft suite of programmes and database management OrganisationWellElder Job SummaryMake a real impact in the lives of older people and important contribution to WellElder's future through strategic and operational leadership. Salary$79,040 - $93,600 full time equivalent ($39,520 - $46,800 for 20 hours per week). How to applyTo find out more about WellElder, please visit their website close: Wednesday 10 April 2024 Applications to:Kirsty McLaren via mclaren.co.nz Position description: Available to view at mclaren.co.nz P: W: the position description by copying this link into your browser: for Profit Job Description (PDF)
