regional manager
Supportive work environment
Professional development opportunities
Highly rewarding career
Competitive remuneration package and employment conditions
Tauranga based
The Organisation
ConneXu is a highly reputable charitable trust based in the Waikato/King Country and Bay of Plenty. ConneXu facilitates support to people who require assistance/ support to live within the community. These people may have intellectual or physical disabilities, head injuries or accident-related injuries. ConneXu are committed to empowering people to hold active and valued roles in their community and believe through this inclusiveness that communities will be strengthened. ConneXu are an innovative organisation continuously challenging people to live their best life.
The Role
As a Regional Manager for both the Waikato/King Country and Bay of Plenty regions, you will be responsible for ensuring all current and new residential support services, across both regions, are provided in a way which aligns with ConneXu’s vision, mission and values. Ensuring a quality service meeting the specific requirements of the individual people we support whilst maintaining compliance with disability support service standards under the direction of the Executive Leader – Services and Development.
The Person
We are looking for an individual who excels in the management of competent leaders, is familiar with the disability and health sector. You will have knowledge of the Employment Relations Act and strive to lead a high performing team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Disability Sector and be familiar with the community challenges that arise when providing supports alongside people who pose challenging behaviour and/or live with a dual diagnosis.
We are seeking a person who has a passion for working in a team environment and in partnership with others. You will need a full New Zealand driver’s license and be prepared to work flexible hours. You will need to show initiative and be prepared to participate in emergency on call as required.
The successful Regional Manager will demonstrate excellent communication skills, leadership, and staff development. They will be confident writing reports, analysing data and managing organizational policies and procedures. The candidate’s attention to detail and their ability to work with others will support their creativity and openness to creative solutions for people we support. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in disability support services, health and/or in working with people with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
If you are interested in a challenging and diverse role, have a passion for people and want to work in an environment where you will be developed then we would love to hear from you. This role is a senior management role and to be successful you must have experience in leading teams.
To apply
For more information, please contact Kate Shaw 027 369 2498. To apply please send your covering letter and Curriculum Vitae to careers@connexu.nz. Closing Date: 29th January 2021