Disability Support Team Lead | Kaitātaki

Te Roopu Taurima; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Māori disability support provider in Auckland is seeking a Kaitātaki (Team Leader) to lead a team of Kaiawhina. The role involves managing daily operations, supporting tāngata with dignity and independence, and fostering a culturally grounded environment, emphasizing kaupapa Māori values. Benefits include five weeks annual leave and a values-based inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Five weeks annual leave

Free indemnity, life and trauma insurance cover

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support

Staff discounts across 50+ NZ brands

Regular team events and opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable adults or in mental health/disability is a bonus.
• Willingness to learn about kaupapa Māori values.
• Flexible to work in rotating shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to deliver safe, respectful, and tāngata-centred support.
• Overseeing daily operations including staffing, health & safety, and maintenance.
• Supporting the development and implementation of tāngata plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Caring and respectful support

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (level 2 or above)

Job description

As a Kaitātaki (Team Leader), you’ll lead a team of Kaiawhina (Support Workers) to provide high-quality, culturally grounded support to tāngata whaiora (people we support). You’ll play a key role in managing day-to-day operations in one of our whare (homes), ensuring tāngata are supported to live with dignity, independence and connection.

This is a hands-on leadership role – ideal for someone who can bring out the best in others and is open to learning and working in a kaupapa Māori environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading a team to deliver safe, respectful, and tāngata-centred support
• Coaching, developing and supporting Kaiawhina in their roles
• Overseeing daily operations including staffing, health & safety, rosters and whare maintenance
• Supporting the development and implementation of tāngata plans, goals, and routines
• Ensuring tikanga Māori values are upheld in every aspect of whare life
• Building strong relationships with tāngata, whānau and community partners
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and best practice
  

What we offer:

• A values-based, inclusive workplace where your mahi matters
• Five weeks annual leave
• Regular team events and opportunities to grow
• Free indemnity, life and trauma insurance cover
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support
• Staff discounts across 50+ well-known NZ brands via our benefits app

What you’ll bring:

• A calm, caring and respectful approach to support others
• Willingness to learn about kaupapa Māori values and ways of working
• Good communication and ability to work well in a team
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Full driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation
• Experience working with vulnerable adults or in mental health or disability is a bonus
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (level 2 or above) is also a bonus, but not essential

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you!

Mō mātou – About Te Roopu Taurima

Te Roopu Taurima is Aotearoa’s largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider. We support tāngata whaiora from all walks of life who live with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.

With almost 400 kaimahi across Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Waikato, and Ōtautahi (Christchurch), we provide 24/7 care through residential, vocational, respite, and mental health services.

At the heart of everything we do are kaupapa Māori values – we walk alongside tāngata so they can live with purpose, whanaungatanga, and a strong sense of identity.