Residential Disability Support Team Lead – Rotorua

New Zealand Health Group; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

NZQA / Health & Wellbeing training

Employee benefits

PB Tech discount

Discounted 2Degrees plans

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

NZCL is seeking a Team Leader for our Residential Houses in Rotorua. You will lead a team to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

The role involves coordinating morning, afternoon, and evening shifts across the week to support residents’ goals and community engagement. We offer competitive pay per hour, opportunities for training, and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant caregiving experience, including personal cares.
• Ideally leadership experience, or a genuine desire to develop your leadership expertise.
• Ability to tailor your leadership approach to meet individual learning styles.
• A warm, calm, and friendly personality with a passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes for themselves.
• A full NZ Driver License and ability to transport passengers confidently and safely in our disability vans.

Responsibilities

• Assists people with disabilities to live as independently as possible and leads the support team.
• Supports meaningful activities at home and in the community, maximizing independence.
• Carries out household duties including meal preparation, daily care routines, and personal cares.
• Works with the team to implement personal support plans with effective teamwork and communication.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Communication

Driver license

Job description

NZCL is seeking a Team Leader for our Residential Houses in Rotorua. You will lead a team to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

The role involves coordinating morning, afternoon, and evening shifts across the week to support residents’ goals and community engagement. We offer competitive pay per hour, opportunities for training, and employee benefits.