Team Coach

Wise Group; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Discounted premiums with SouthernCross

Wise Group House, Contents and car ins

Financial risk and planning review

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Wise Group is seeking an inspirational leader to act as a fixed-term Team Coach for Te Whare Toi Aroha and Health and Wellbeing services in Tamaki Makaurau. You will oversee daily operations, coach staff, and drive recovery and wellbeing outcomes across two connected teams.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with DHBs/PHOs, and a commitment to high-performing teams. Based in Manukau, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with periodic on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and/or a relevant qualification in leadership, Management or a clinical qualification.
• Completed Level 4 certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalency.
• Preferred but not essential experience and a qualification in health, management or a related discipline.
• Clinical experience is welcome.
• Role model wellbeing and leadership, and support staff to do the same.
• Great networking skills and the ability to develop high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across two services.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and drive service improvements.
• Provide regular individual coaching to the team.
• Collaborate with the Service and Relationship Manager for alignment.
• Work beyond core hours as required (on-call duties).

Skills

Leadership

Health & Wellbeing Cert

Management

Clinical experience

People skills

Networking

Education

Level 4 Health & Wellbeing certificate

Leadership/Management qualification

Clinical qualification

Job description

• Full-Time, Fixed-term + Monday - Friday + Auckland
• Wise Group Discount App + Great benefits
• Grow your career and expand yourlearning by joining a progressive organisation

Inspire and lead a caring and skilled team of clinicians, support workers and peer support specialists in one of the largest mental health providers in New Zealand.

Kia ora, Tālofa lava,Mālō e lelei, Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Sastrikal, Namaste, Salam and warm Pacific greetings to you.

“Ehara i te mea ko te haerenga, ko te taenga atu rāneite kaupapa. Ko te whanaungatanga kē! It'snot the journey or the destination its the company you keep”.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we believe in the power of lived experience and the impact of the peer workforce. Our mahi is to empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our whatever it takes, ahakoa te aha, wairua and spirit.

The Team and Service

You will lead two connected teams across our TeWhare Toi Aroha Day Programme and Health and Wellbeing service. Together, they create welcoming, strength-based opportunities for tangata whai ora through individual and group programmes, community events, and health education sessions. This mahi supports people to enhance their mental health and wellbeing, build meaningful connections in their communities, and grow hope, confidence, and resilience.

Our programmes and support empower tangata whaiora to:

• Explore a variety of individual and group activities that strengthen mental health and wellbeing
• Develop practical tools and coping strategies to navigate challenges and support everyday wellbeing
• Improve physical health and build sustainable, healthy lifestyle habits
• Strengthen meaningful connections with whānau and the wider community
• Access health promotion and tailored support to manage health conditions, advance equity, and achieve better health outcomes

The Role | Mō tēneitūranga mahi

We’re looking for an inspirational leader to take up the exciting opportunity as a fixed term Team Coach for our Te Whare Toi Aroha and Health and Wellbeing teams in Tamaki Makaurau. The successful candidate will be overseeing the day-to-day operations. You will ensure the efficient and effective use of resources for the team while fostering innovation and improvement of service, empowering and inspiring people towards recovery and wellbeing.

You will provide regular individual coaching to your team and be focused on supporting them to exceed their personal best in everything they do. You’ll be reporting to the Service and Relationship Manager and receive the same coaching and support to achieve great mahi together.

This is a fixed-term role for one year ending in early January 2028. You will be working full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm, with after-hours on call duties every 8-10 weeks. Based in Manukau and working across two services.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
• Financial risk and planning review
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

You | Mōu

We are interested to hear from experienced peer leaders who have the ability to support and inspirea team. As well as having great leadership and people skills, you’ll ideally have demonstrated the ability to work well with other services such as DHBs, PHOs, and the wider community and social sector.

Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• Experience in leadership and/or a relevant qualification in leadership, Management or a clinical qualification.
• Completed Level 4 certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalency
• Preferred but not essential experience and a qualification in health, management or a related discipline
• Clinical experience is welcome
• Role model wellbeing and leadership, and support Support Workers to do the same
• Great networking skills and the ability to develop high performing teams

ClosingDate | Rā Katinga: Monday, 16th November.

Please note, this jobmay close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact

ClareLennox, Service and Relationship Manager on [e-mail] for further information.

Pathwaysis committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke freeenvironment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.