House Manager - Tamariki (Children)
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 people with intellectual disabilities as they journey to live their life to the fullest. At our heart it is our aim to empower and support the people we support to live a happy and rewarding life.
We are looking for a House Manager in our Tamariki (Children’s) Services.
Each home is a unique place where Tamariki and Rangatahi feel safe, are nurtured, belong, develop, have their voice heard and maintain strong connections with whanau, culture, school and community. As a House Manager you have overall responsibility for leadership and management of the house operations with the focus on providing child centered services. You will be working in partnership with whanau, teachers, specialists and other professionals.
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 and shared care service standards, children's rights, safeguarding, supported decision-making, and trauma-informed practice. They will bring hands-on experience supporting children and young people with complex disabilities, high support needs, and behaviours that may present challenges, while 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 tamariki, 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.