SERVICE MANAGER
- Auckland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full Time
- Application Closes 03 Oct 2025
- Auckland - West Auckland
- Social or Community Service Manager
🔹 5 weeks' annual leave + birthday leave
🔹 Flexible working and professional development
🔹 Supportive, inclusive workplaceWhat You'll Do:✅ Lead and inspire a team of support workers and registered health professionals
✅ Build strong relationships with stakeholders and the community
✅ Ensure person-centred, culturally responsive services
✅ Drive staff development and operational excellence
✅ Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.What You'll Bring:✔ 2+ years' management experience in mental health
✔ Relevant qualification and/or HPCA Act or DAPAANZ registration
✔ Strong communicator and relationship builder
✔ Budgeting, resource management, and strategic thinking skillsApplicants must have the legal right to work in NZ.
Police vetting and safety checks apply under the Children's Act 2014.Apply now and make a lasting impact!Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a management or leadership role in the mental health or social services sector (at least two years).
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or hold current registration under the HPCA Act or DAPAANZ.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building positive relationships with whānau, staff, and stakeholders.
- An in-depth understanding and knowledge of the community mental health and wellbeing and/or social services sector in New Zealand.
- A person-centred approach, with a focus on empowerment and cultural competence.
- Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational performance.
- A genuine passion for improving the lives of individuals and whānau.