Team Leader

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

LinkPeople | Mō mātou 
E whakapono ana mātou ko ngā tāngata te mea nui o te ao. At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides us in our work supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities to access permanent, safe and affordable housing and linking them to the health and social services they need to live well. We work together with a number of key organisations as part of a community-wide approach to end homelessness. 

Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi 

• A people-focused role where your approachability, responsiveness and genuinely caring personality will shine.  
• Work in partnership with other agencies, including our partner organisations in the health and social services space, to develop supportive peer relationships and collaborative service delivery.  
• Lead a team who work alongside people who have housing needs and require support to achieve housing stability. 
• Lead a team which: 
• Provides support to people experiencing homelessness  
• Works alongside people to identify housing needs and supports them to access housing options.
• Has strong relationships and collaboration within our communities.  
• Seek opportunities to engage staff through effective coaching and ongoing development while creating a positive team culture where achievements are celebrated, and people are valued.

Ko wai koe (About you)

About You | Mōu 

• Current registration and annual practising certificate as a Occupational Therapist with the OT Board NZ.
• An exceptional people leader and confident communicator and relationship builder  
• Knowledge of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and working with Māori 
• Proven ability and experience in inspiring and leading a team effectively 
• An understanding of the mental health system and sector within the Auckland region, including the NGO and community sector. 
• The knowledge and experience to support staff who choose to work using Te Ao Maori frameworks 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• An understanding of and the ability to apply the principles of wellness and recovery 
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or experience in a similar role.  
• Full driver’s licence. 

OFFER

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00pm. This role will be based in Manukau and involves working across South Auckland.  

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou  

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Holiday programme assistance
• A supportive and passionate senior leadership team around you every day, working in an organisation that believes in its purpose 

Te Tono (How to apply)

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button below and follow the process to submit your application.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)

For further information, visit our website www.linkpeople.co.nz  

**All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.