Roster Coordinator

Hōhepa Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed roster hours

Fun, friendly team environment

Professional development support

NZQF Health and Wellbeing cert. 2/3/4

Long service leave

Gym and pool discounts by Christchurch

Laptop and phone provided

Job summary

Hōhepa Canterbury invites applications for a permanent Roster Coordinator role in Christchurch. You will work with a small team to deploy staff resources across rosters, ensuring people we support are well cared for and that our staff are engaged and valued.

The role emphasizes building relationships with staff, managing last-minute changes, and maintaining accurate shift records. Training is provided, with fixed hours and opportunities for additional hours within the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well under pressure and think flexibly
• Strong organisational skills and reliability
• Experience with rostering or staffing software preferred
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in all aspects of the role

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Roster Team to maintain rosters
• Coordinate and manage rosters to ensure appropriate staffing at all times
• Handle last-minute leave requests and provide effective rostering solutions
• Record and provide accurate occurrence logs for each shift

Skills

Roster coordination

Staff rostering

Organisational skills

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Problem solving

Tools

Roster software

Computers/IT systems

Job description

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa

Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Roster Coordinator to become an essential member of our team. As part of a team of five, you will be responsible for deploying staff resources within rosters to ensure the needs of the people we support are met.

This role is crucial to our organisation’s success, so we are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with the staff to ensure engagement and help us maximise our exceptionally talented employees.

Duties include:

• Working collaboratively with the Roster Team to ensure rosters are maintained
• Co-ordinate and manage rosters to ensure they are appropriately staffed at all times
• Receive last minute leave requests (sick, bereavement, discretionary etc) and provide effective rostering solutions for these
• Record and provide accurate occurrence logs throughout each shift

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

This is a permanent role, with regular opportunities to pick up additional hours within the team. The rostered hours outlined below are fixed term until the end of May 2027, covering parental leave. After this time, the hours may change; however, permanent hours will continue to be available within the team.

Fortnightly roster:

• Friday 6:30am to 5pm (1hr break)
• Saturday 6:30am to 4pm (1hr break)

Total hours = 36 per fortnight

Mō koe | About You

To thrive in a Roster Coordinator role at Hōhepa you will have:

• The ability to work well under pressure
• The ability to think flexibly, creatively, and on your feet
• Very strong organisational skills
• Experienced and competent in using different software systems
• Reliable and dependable
• A team player who supports and uplifts one another
• Previous rostering experience is desired but not necessary as above full training is provided
• A commitment to upholding the pinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of your role

Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of working at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development
• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4
• Long service leave
• Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts
• Laptop and Phone included

Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury