Leader Partnerships & Enablement

Job Category: Community Services and Development At ConneXu, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a good life, their way. We work alongside adults with disabilities, their whānau, and communities to create tailored supports that enable choice, independence and meaningful outcomes. Guided by the principles of Enabling Good Lives and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are passionate about delivering person-centred services that make a real difference. Job Description Our role This is a pivotal leadership role, which involves coaching and inspiring a team of Community Facilitators who work alongside our disabled partners to provide individualised, innovative, and person-centered support. You will shape the team culture, ensure service quality, drive performance, and uphold the principles of Enabling Good Lives. Leadership & Team Development : Guide a team fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration. Promote open communication, celebrate team successes, and build confidence across your team by leading with integrity and compassion. Team Management & Support : Oversee the day-to-day operations of your team, ensuring each member understands their role and feels supported to thrive. You’ll recruit new talent, provide structured onboarding, and ensure all team members receive regular performance feedback. You will also conduct individual and team coaching sessions to build capability, drive professional growth, and prepare team members for future opportunities. Ensure Service Quality: Monitor the wellbeing of partners, maintain compliance with standards and regulations, and address any service delivery concerns. Strategic and Operational Planning : Work alongside our Rostering team to develop schedules, rosters, and resource plans to ensure consistent and timely support. You'll be hands-on in managing team and house budgets, ensuring responsible financial stewardship. Risk & Safety Management : Promote health, wellbeing, and safety for both team members and partners. After-Hours Leadership : Participate in an on-call roster to provide responsive leadership support, ensure risk is managed appropriately, and maintain continuity of care across all hours. Build Relationships : Build strong, respectful relationships with disabled partners, their whānau/families, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Proven leadership or management experience, ideally within the health, disability, or social services sector. Strong coaching, team-building, and communication skills. A commitment to person-led support and inclusion. Understanding of disability rights, legislation, and best practices. A degree or advanced certification in Social Work, Disability Studies, or a related field (desirable) Experience in behaviour support, mental health, or specialist disability services. Personal or lived experience with disability The ability to build genuine relationships, inspire meaningful outcomes and walk side by side with our disabled partners will be key to your success in this role. We welcome all applicants who have had experience in the disability sector, moreover, those who truly embody the spirit of enabling good lives for the people we partner with. Desired Skills and Experience Learning and development opportunities – we actively support your study to gain New Zealand Health and Wellbeing qualifications. Wellyou! Benefits voucher on your work anniversary Team Member and Team of the Month rewards ConneXu Perk App – discounts across a huge range of retailers. Clearhead and Wellyou memberships – to support your mental and physical wellbeing. An encouraging and supportive work environment that focuses on individual and team health and wellbeing. ConneXu is committed to actively seeking a diverse applicant pool. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and from those who are committed to understanding disability.Please note, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Our Recruitment Process If your application is of interest, we will be in contact via phone for an initial conversation. You may be then asked to come in for a face-to-face interview with the hiring Team Leader and the People and Culture Advisor. You are welcome to bring a support person of course. Our Disabled Partners will be included in the recruitment process and selection. This may mean they are part of the interview, or, an observation with those you may potentially partner with may be arranged. Police vetting and Waka Kotahi drivers checks are mandatory for those who apply to work with ConneXu Once these steps are completed with the preferred candidates, we will contact the final shortlist with an outcome of their application. Our belief is, we are all in this together and so, thank you all! #J-18808-Ljbffr