Team Leader

Wise Group; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave

Hybrid working model

Inclusive work culture

HealthNow card

Job summary

LinkPeople is seeking an exceptional people leader to inspire and guide a team delivering housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness in South Auckland. Based in Manukau, you will collaborate with health and social services partners to secure safe, affordable housing and better wellbeing outcomes.

You will bring strong leadership, a solid understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and experience in NGO/community settings.

Qualifications

• Exceptional people leader and confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and working with Māori.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead a team effectively.
• Registered Health Professional in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or similar.
• Understanding of the mental health system and NGO/community sector in Auckland region.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing housing support and services to people experiencing homelessness.
• Collaborate with partner organisations in health and social services to deliver housing solutions.
• Support staff development and coaching to foster a positive, wellbeing-focused workplace.
• Engage with communities to identify housing needs and facilitate access to housing options.
• Promote wellness and recovery principles in service delivery.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Relationship building

Coaching & development

Wellness & recovery

NGO sector knowledge

Education

Registered Health Professional

Tertiary qualification in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Deliver housingand supportsolutionsfor our most vulnerable
• Extra annual leave + hybrid working model + Inclusive Work Culture

Inspire and lead a teamtoprovide housing solutions for peopleexperiencing homelessness, mentalhealthand addictioninSouth Auckland

LinkPeople |Mōmātou

Ewhakaponoanamātoukongātāngatatemeanuioteao. At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides us in ourworksupporting the most vulnerable members of our communities to access permanent,safeand affordable housing and linking them to the health and social services they need to live well. We work together witha number ofkeyorganisationsas part of a community-wide approach to end homelessness.

• Extra week of Annual Leave after 12 months of employment
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• A supportive and passionate senior leadership team around you every day, working in an organisation that believes in its purpose
• A people-focused role where your approachability, responsiveness and genuinely caring personality will shine.
• Work in partnership with other agencies, including our partnerorganisations’in the health and social services space, to develop supportive peer relationships and collaborative service delivery.
• Lead a team who work alongside people who have housing needs and require support to achieve housing stability.
• Lead a teamwhich:
• Provides support to peopleexperiencinghomelessness
• Works alongside people toidentifyhousing needs and supports them to access housing options
• Supports people to sustain their housing to prevent homelessness and remain well.
• Has strong relationships and collaboration within our communities.
• Seek opportunities to engage staff through effective coaching and ongoing development while creating a positive team culture where achievements are celebrated, and people are valued.

This is a full-time position working40 hoursper week, Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00pm. This role will be basedinManukau andinvolvesworking across South Auckland.

• An exceptional people leaderandconfident communicator and relationship builder
• Knowledge of and commitment toTeTiriti oWaitangi principles and working with Māori
• Proven ability and experience in inspiring and leading a team effectively
• A Registered Health Professional: Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, etc.
• An understanding of the mental health system and sector within theAucklandregion, including the NGO and community sector.
• The knowledge and experience to support staff who choose towork usingTeAoMaoriframeworks
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• An understandingofandthe ability to apply theprinciples of wellness and recovery
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or experience in a similar role.
• Competency with Microsoft Office.

Applicationsclose|RāKatinga: 16 October 2026.

Pleasenotethis advert may close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

Contact |Whakapā

Tom Caukwell, Regional Manager, on 0278893264.

All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.