Director - Wellington Bridge

The Salvation Army; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An additional working week of Salvaton

Free confidential counselling services

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance with_Sou

Job summary

The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge Centre seeks a Director to lead delivery of addiction services in Wellington, based in Newtown. You will drive strategic and operational management, quality improvements and robust stakeholder engagement to support vulnerable people.

The role is permanent/full-time, requires strategic leadership, strong governance, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with on-call duties as part of 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams in health/social services.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with funders, partners and communities.
• Experience managing budgets, risks and performance indicators.
• Strategic planning and implementing service improvements.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall operational and strategic management of the Wellington Bridge.
• Oversee safe and effective service delivery and quality improvement.
• Support staff wellbeing, development and workplace culture.
• Manage financial performance and occupancy/KPI targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with funders and referral agencies.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Be on-call to support 24/7 service operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Te Tiriti commitment

Communication

Education

Clinical qualification and registration preferred

Job description

Director - Wellington Bridge

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


• Contribute to continuous quality and service improvement


• Extensive stakeholder engagement


• 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.


• A collaborative approach.


• 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.

To discuss salary please email [e-mail]

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.