Positive Behaviour Support Specialist

Note: While Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay is accredited to hire staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for this position so cannot support applicants with the visa process. Please do not apply if you do require visa support.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Hōhepa is a disability support service in Hawke’s Bay for people with intellectual disabilities. These people are full of life, and you will be helping them to reach their potential! We work closely with a range of organizations to enable the people we support so they can achieve the best quality of life. We are a uniquely New Zealand organization, founded in the Hawke’s Bay in 1957, come join our community!

About the role | He kōrero mō te tūranga

We are looking for an experienced Behaviour Specialist with awareness in supporting those with intellectual disabilities. We’re open to flexibility for the right person – whether you’re looking for part-time or full-time hours, let’s have a chat! Our Positive Behaviour Support Specialist will:

• Deliver training to the people we support and staff
• Develop positive behaviour support plans
• Support people with complex needs using evidence-based, person-centered practice
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement
• Support people with complex needs using evidence-based, person-centered practice

Nga taonga kei roto I tou kete matauranga | What you bring:

• Experience in disability, assessment, behaviour support
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Strong relationship-building, coaching, and communication skills
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
• Open to working through principles of Rudolf Steiner (Anthroposophy)
• Full NZ driver’s licence
• Confidence using Microsoft Office

If you’re ready to contribute to our vision of Every Life Fully Lived, we’d love to hear from you. Contact our Recruitment Manager on 0272654697 

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Please note: Applications that are clearly generated using AI tools will not be considered.

Please note that the 90-day trial period may apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hohepa Hawke’s Bay.