Disability Team Leader
About Lifewise:
At Lifewise Health and Disability we are committed to supporting people to live well in their own homes. Our actions are guided by the values of respect, integrity, courage and compassion. Our service for older people and people with disabilities works in partnership with clients and families, identifying strengths and goals and developing innovative ways of achieving these.
About the Role | Mō te tūranga:
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Disability Team Leader to provide leadership within our Health and Disability Service. This role leads a dedicated Disability Team and plays a key role in supporting clients as they transition into and engage with our services.
You will also act as a quality and practice leader, supporting service growth, operational excellence, and compliance with best practice standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, coach, and support a team of approximately 10 staff, including Disability Outcomes Coaches and Administration staff
- Facilitate team meetings, regular 1:1s, supervision, and annual performance reviews
- Identify and address practice and performance issues in a supportive and timely manner
- Contribute to staff development and continuous improvement initiatives
Service Delivery & Quality Oversight
- Lead disability service delivery across the Health and Disability Service
- Monitor and achieve KPIs to ensure high-quality outcomes and customer experience
- Manage disability referrals and oversee Individualised Funding (IF) client budgets and payroll checks
- Support audits, manage complaints, and ensure compliance with contractual and best practice standards
- Actively embed Enabling Good Lives principles into everyday practice
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with MSD Disability Support Services, NASC Kaikaranga, and other sector partners
Bi-Cultural Commitment
- Demonstrate understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to honouring tangata whenua within service delivery
Skills & Experience | Pukenga & wheako:
- At least 3 years’ experience in the Health or Disability sector
- Minimum 2 years’ people management experience
- A relevant Level 4 qualification (or higher)
- Knowledge of Enabling Good Lives, the NZ Disability Strategy, and UNCRPD
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A current full, clean driver’s licence
Culture | Ahurea
People choose to align their career with Lifewise because of our dedication to working with and for marginalised people to create a better livelihood, and a commitment to their professional development in a respectful, collaborative, and learning environment.
Closing Date | Rā katinga: 11th January 2026