Welcome to IHC New Zealand!
IHC is New Zealand's leading provider of support and services for people living with intellectual disabilities. Celebrating our 70th year in 2019, our Mission is at the heart of everything we do to ensure our clients lead satisfying lives and involvement in the community within our residential care, supported living, specialist support, vocational support and social housing services.
Our staff are dedicated and hardworking, and every team member plays an important and rewarding part in helping people with an intellectual disability to achieve their personal goals and gain greater independence. We are focused on making sure that all our staff receive a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing support and guidance required do their jobs.
The Position
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting leadership opportunity has become available for aService Manager - General,who has a genuine interest in supporting those whom live with an intellectual disability, and are able to build strong relationships with service users, their families and staff to support the delivery of a safe and high-quality service.
Reporting to the Area Manager, you will manage the day-to-day running of allocated services (whether residential, vocational, or Supported Living), provide guidance and support to staff, as well as positively and proactively participating in the communities of practice within the Wairarapa area.
To hear from our Hutt Valley Service Manager, Katrina, please click HERE!
This position will be offered on a Permanent Full-Time basis, working 80 hours per fortnight.
The Requirements
Experience working positively with people who have an intellectual disability, and achieving defined outcomes.
A relevant tertiary qualification.
Minimum Level 5 leadership qualification, or a willingness to work towards.
Knowledge and understanding of the causes of intellectual disability, and the implications for the mental and physical health of the person.
Understanding of the principles of person-centred support, and ability to demonstrate these principles in practice.
The ability to develop comprehensive support and teaching plans.
Ability to build and manage a successful team.
Previous experience and competence in managing budgets.
Demonstrated experience and ability to work within a changing environment, and able to present new ways of working (best practice).
Full Drivers Licence.
The Benefits
A collaborative and inclusive culture with a focus on our people's wellbeing.
Work vehicle, that is also available for reasonable personal use.
Employee benefits including discounted gym memberships, mobile phone plans and insurance.
Warm and welcoming team environment with approachable and supportive management.
Professional development and training opportunities.
This is an exciting time to join IHC and this opportunity provides a great opportunity to bring your thinking in the areas of health and disability, with the strong focus of providing a safe and high-quality service.
IHC 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.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
National Recruitment Team
0800 WORK 4 IHC (0800 9675 4442)
Job Details
Reference # 15462
Posted on 08 Oct 2019
Closes on 21 Oct 2019 23:55
Location(s) Wairarapa
Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Human Resources & Recruitment
Job level(s) 1-3 years experience
Work type(s) Permanent full-time
