Director - Wellington Bridge

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salvation Army leave

Confidential counselling

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Private medical insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge Centre seeks a dynamic Wellington Bridge Director to lead regional operations, drive strategic planning, and foster a safe, high-quality addiction services program in Newtown and surrounding areas.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and risk, build strong relationships with funders and referral partners, and ensure services meet Ngā Paerewa Standards while remaining responsive to the community's needs.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in social services or health settings.
• Experience in budget and financial management.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic management of the Bridge.
• Ensure safe, effective service delivery and on-going improvement.
• Develop and mentor kaimahi and foster positive workplace culture.
• Oversee financial performance and KPI achievement across the service.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Clinical qualification

Education

Clinical qualification (e.g., SWRB, DAPAANZ, NZAC)

Job description

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality addiction services


• Contribute to continuous quality and service improvement


• Based in Newtown, Wellington

About the Business

The Salvation Army Bridge provides a range of support services that help reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs in people’s lives.

The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge Centre provides a wide range of services, including a residential programme in Newtown, community-based service in Upper Hutt, case work and support to the Wellington and Porirua District Court, recovery houses that support clients in transition, and an intensive treatment programme within Manawatu prison. These services are evidence based, well-known and recognised for being person-centred, strength-based, caring, transformative and responsive.

About the Role

As a key member of the Bridge team nationally, the Wellington Bridge Director is responsible for the overall management of regional operations, with key accountabilities including leadership and mentorship, stakeholder engagement, strategy planning and implementation, cultural safety, financial, risk and business management.

The team at the Wellington Bridge are highly skilled and operate with a high level of trust and transparency; they’re creative and innovative, with the Wellington Bridge previously being recognised by Te Whatu Ora for Excellence in Innovation and Future Thinking, achieving consistently excellent outcomes in external audit measured against the Ngā Paerewa Standards for Health and Disability Services 2021.

What will your responsibilities be

• Effective operational and strategic management of the Bridge.


• Support safe and effective service delivery.


• Support kaimahi and workplace culture.


• Manage financial performance of the service.


• Ensure occupancy and KPI targets are met across the service.


• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with funders, referral agencies, etc.


• Work in accordance with organisation structures, policies, and procedures.


• As the service operates 24/7, there is the requirement for the Director to be on-call.

Our ideal candidate will

• Strong leadership capabilities with proven staff management experience.


• A background in the social services / mental health / addictions sector.


• A clinical qualification and current registration is preferred (for example, SWRB, DAPAANZ, NZAC).


• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• Previous management experience with demonstrated abilities in organisational budgets and finance.


• Ability to think strategically, articulate and implement a vision.


• Very highly developed written and oral communication skills.


• Strong relationship building and networking capabilities at all levels.


• A commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Our offer to you

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July


• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing


• Subsidised flu vaccinations


• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross


• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role ispermanent/full time.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Location(s) Wellington

Expertise Caseworker, Clinical Operations Manager, Social Worker, Team Leader