Kia ora!  Great opportunity to use your drive, creativity and flair to assist the Team Leader to run a high-quality programme for aged individuals in a group setting.

Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, providing critical health and social services on a day to day basis. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have A Better Life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership; and Tangata Whenua.

Our Enliven team ensure that our older generations and those living with disabilities have access to and receive support to enjoy a life of independence while participating actively in their community. 

Te Kowhiringa I  The Opportunity 

Our Enliven Day Service is a Monday to Friday, community-based programme, focused on engaging older adults in high quality, interesting activities that matter, in a safe and enriching environment.

As a Deputy Team Leader you will follow the direction of the Team Leader by delivering a person-centered service to ensure that support for clients is provided to the best possible standards and meets their individual needs. You will be involved in coaching and being a role model for the Day Services team and work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and external stakeholders. The role will require support with administrative tasks and ensuring resources are wisely managed. The cultural safety and choices of clients will be a priority to you, as well as ensuring client, whanau/family satisfaction and enabling client independence. You will further work alongside the team, which includes driving clients to and from the programme, engaging with clients and facilitating group activities.  

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I  Your Skills and Experience 

We'd love to hear from you if you have leadership skills combined with experience organising and facilitating group activities for older people. In addition, you will have:

• Experience in aged care in a community or rehabilitation setting
• A Full New Zealand Driver's Licence (we cannot accept any international licence)
• Excellent communication skills, including clear spoken English
  
• Client observation and documentation skills
• A sound understanding of working in a diverse cultural environment
• Administration experience
• High level of computer literacy
• Experience coaching others
• Able to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Sound time management and prioritisation skills

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I  Highlights of Working with Us

Our people are critical to our success.  You can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Working in our team means you will have access to:

• External / expert counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
  
• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
• Discounted services and products through our BOOST programme
• We are also accredited as a Dementia Friendly Organisation, Domestic Violence Free Workplace; and are proud members of Diversity Works and the Pride Pledge.

E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for )… Together, we can create meaningful change and enhance lives in our community. Join us on this rewarding journey.