Positive Behaviour Support Planner

New Zealand Health Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Phone provided

Laptop provided

Hybrid working

Job summary

New Zealand Health Group is seeking a Part Time Positive Behaviour Support Planner to provide support across Auckland region from Mount Wellington. The role requires collaboration with disabled people, whānau, kaimahi, and other professionals to develop and implement effective behaviour support plans.

You will contribute by conducting assessments, analysing data, and coaching staff to apply evidence-based strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering disability support or working in health, disability, education, or community services is preferred.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support principles and person-centred practice is essential.
• Ability to conduct functional behaviour assessments and analyse behaviours of concern.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support positive behaviour approaches that improve independence and safety.
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments to identify triggers and contributing factors.
• Gather and analyse behavioural data to inform planning and reviews.
• Create practical resources tailored to each person’s needs.
• Coach kaimahi, caregivers, and whānau to apply Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure quality across dispersed services.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Data analysis

Coaching/mentoring

Documentation

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, health, or related field

Tools

Police vetting

Job description

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New Zealand Health Group – Auckland, North Island

Part Time | Fixed-Term Maternity Leave Cover

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop

Respectful, Inclusive Culture + Ongoing Professional Development

Who we are | Ko wai mātou?

At New Zealand Health Group, we are committed to supporting disabled people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to live meaningful, self-directed lives.

Our Disability Support Services are grounded in respect, partnership, and inclusion, reflecting our belief that all people deserve equitable opportunities to achieve their aspirations.

Our work is closely aligned with the Enabling Good Lives principles and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We deliver culturally responsive, person-centred support that strengthens independence, dignity, safety, and wellbeing.

As a Positive Behaviour Support Planner, you will work alongside disabled people, their whānau, support networks, kaimahi, and other professionals to develop and implement positive behaviour support approaches that improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern.

This is a part-time, fixed-term maternity leave cover position based in Mount Wellington, supporting services across the wider Auckland region. The role is primarily Monday to Friday during office hours, with a combination of community, residential, and office-based work.

You will work as part of a geographically dispersed team, requiring confidence working independently while maintaining regular communication and collaboration with colleagues across the wider region.

Key responsibilities

• Be responsible for developing and supporting positive behaviour approaches that strengthen independence, safety, participation, and overall quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting functional behaviour assessments to identify the purpose, triggers, and contributing factors associated with behaviours of concern
• Gathering and analysing behavioural data to inform assessment, intervention planning, and ongoing review
• Creating practical and innovative resources tailored to each person’s needs
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing review of behaviour support and safety plans
• Coaching kaimahi, caregivers, and whānau to confidently apply Positive Behaviour Support strategies
• Observing practice and providing constructive feedback and guidance
• Monitoring progress and adapting interventions in response to changing needs
• Working directly with disabled people and their support networks to ensure plans are meaningful and respectful
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals and service delivery teams
• Advocating for the rights, choices, and support needs of the people we support
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and high-quality documentation
• Contributing to consistent practice across geographically dispersed services
• Supporting culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centred practice

You will bring lived or professional experience within disability service delivery or an operational environment, preferably within the health, disability, education, or community services sectors.

A background in psychology, education, social work, health, human services, or a related field would be highly regarded.

You will also bring:

• Experience working alongside disabled people, particularly those with behaviours of concern or complex support needs
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support principles and person-centred practice
• Experience completing or contributing to functional behaviour assessments
• The ability to identify the causes and functions of behaviours of concern
• Experience developing and implementing evidence-based behaviour support strategies
• The creativity and motivation to develop individualised tools and practical resources
• Experience coaching, training, or supporting kaimahi, caregivers, and whānau
• Strong data collection, analysis, and progress-monitoring capability
• The ability to make informed, evidence-based decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to explain complex behavioural concepts in a clear and accessible way
• Excellent relationship-building and collaborative skills
• Empathy, patience, and emotional intelligence
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capability
• The ability to adapt strategies as a person’s needs and circumstances change
• Experience advocating for people’s rights and access to appropriate services
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to embed its principles within everyday practice
• Respect for cultural diversity and a commitment to culturally responsive support
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a geographically dispersed team
• A solutions-focused and growth-oriented mindset
• Resilience and confidence working through unexpected or challenging situations
• Sound professional judgement, integrity, and the ability to self-manage
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence
• A formal Positive Behaviour Support qualification, BILD PBS qualification, or equivalent training would be advantageous. Support may be available for the successful applicant to continue developing their Positive Behaviour Support capability.
• The successful applicant must be willing and able to complete Police vetting, VCA checks, and any other relevant pre-employment requirements.

Why join us | He aha ai mātou?

At New Zealand Health Group, you will be part of a values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, equity, collaboration, and professional growth.

We offer:

• Competitive salary plus KiwiSaver
• Phone and laptop provided
• Access to a pool vehicle for work-related travel
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Support from experienced operational and clinical colleagues
• Opportunities to collaborate with a geographically dispersed team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Structured career-development pathways
• Access to EAP and employee wellbeing support
• A respectful, inclusive, and values-driven workplace
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of disabled people and their whānau

If you are passionate about Positive Behaviour Support and want to strengthen outcomes through assessment, coaching, collaboration, advocacy, and evidence-based practice, we would love to hear from you.