House Manager - Adults
Please note: While Hōhepa Hawke's Bay is accredited to employ staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we are unable to provide visa support for this position
E pā ana ki a tatou |About us
At Hōhepa we invest in you, we grow our people. Being a part of Hōhepa is being a part of a Whānau. Our people are passionate about working alongside the people we support as they journey to live their life to the fullest. At our heart it is our aim to empower and support our people to live a happy and rewarding life.
We are looking for our next House Manager in our Adult Services.
Each home is a unique place where adults feel safe, valued, respected and supported to live fulfilling lives, develop their independence, have their voices heard and achieve their aspirations. As a House Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the home and its operations, fostering a positive, person-centred environment where adults with intellectual disabilities are empowered to reach their full potential. You will lead, support and develop a small team of Support Workers, ensuring they have the guidance, skills and confidence to provide high-quality support.
Nga taonga kei roto I tou kete matauranga | What you bring:
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in residential leadership and management, with a strong understanding of disability service standards, supported decision-making, and trauma-informed practice. You will bring hands-on experience supporting Adults with disabilities, high support needs, and behaviours that may present challenges. You will be supporting a group of people to grow to become more independent while always demonstrating a person-centred and strengths-based approach.
- Hold a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in a community-based intellectual disability setting
- Have experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities
- Hold a full NZ driver’s licence with no restrictions
- Can establish and maintain clear professional boundaries
- Bring a positive, respectful and encouraging approach to your work
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to culturally responsive partnerships with Māori and Pasifika adults, whānau and communities.
- An understanding of Enabling Good Lives principles and a willingness to learn, embrace and apply Hōhepa’s approach to Inclusive Social Development.
- An understanding of people management and health and safety responsibilities
The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- A range of business discounts, such as Mitre 10 Napier
- Discounted prices on Hōhepa Products (Dairy, woodwork, candles etc..)
- Hōhepa provides a supportive environment for growth and career progression - our GM started as a volunteer 20+ years ago!
- Free parking on all our main sites and homes
- Access to a range of professional development and growth opportunities
- A great culture; opportunities to attend multi-cultural festivals, seasonal festivals and events
Apply today and tell us about your experience leading people in a residential setting. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close this role prior to the advertised closing date.
Curious? want to know more? Contact our Recruitment Manager at 027 265 4697
Please note that a 90-day trial period may apply to successful applicants who have not previously worked for Hōhepa Hawke's Bay.
We assess applications based on the candidate's own skills and communication abilities. Where AI or translation tools have been used extensively, applicants may be asked to demonstrate their experience and suitability through other stages of the recruitment process.