Disability Support Team Lead | Kaitātaki

As a Kaitātaki (Team Leader), you’ll lead a team of Kaiawhina (Support Workers) to provide high-quality, culturally grounded support to tāngata whaiora (people we support). You’ll play a key role in managing day-to-day operations in one of our whare (homes), ensuring tāngata are supported to live with dignity, independence and connection.

Requirements

• Leading a team to deliver safe, respectful, and tāngata-centred support
• Coaching, developing and supporting Kaiawhina in their roles
• Overseeing daily operations including staffing, health & safety, rosters and whare maintenance
• Supporting the development and implementation of tāngata plans, goals, and routines
• Ensuring tikanga Māori values are upheld in every aspect of whare life
• Building strong relationships with tāngata, whānau and community partners
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and best practice

Benefits

• Five weeks annual leave
• Regular team events and opportunities to grow
• Free indemnity, life and trauma insurance cover
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support
• Staff discounts across 50+ well-known NZ brands via our benefits app
• Dedicated in-house training to support your development
• Long service leave to recognise your commitment