Community Services Team Leader
The world is fast changing, and the needs of whānau raising tamariki have changed dramatically in recent years. Our community services provide supplementary support to our clinical teams to support holistic whānau wellness, provide helpful services and supporting stronger community bonds.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Services Team Leader to lead our team in the LowerSouth Island on a permanent part time (32 hours a week) basis, providing key leadership in delivering essential community services.
While we have a preference for this role to be based in or near a town centre, we are open to applications from candidates in any South Island location.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
This is an opportunity to drive impactful change within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will ensure our programmes and services are meeting the evolving needs of our communities while advocating for service delivery that is locally responsive and nationally consistent, ensuring we meet the needs of our priority communities.
As the Community Services Team Leader, you’ll be a key member in the Southern Leadership team and lead a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Your team includes Community Service Co-ordinators, Playgroup Coordinators, Injury Prevention and Home Visiting Support Co-ordinators who deliver critical services and key community-focused programmes. You will take an operational view of team performance, and advocate for service delivery that is locally responsive and nationally consistent. ensuring we meet the needs of our priority communities. You’ll also play a key role in risk management, reporting, and fostering relationships with stakeholders across the community sector.To navigate your way across your region, travel will be required.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To thrive in this role, you will bring proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team, alongside a collaborative approach, with excellent communication, relationship-building skills and attention to detail.
You will also be/have:
- A tertiary qualification (diploma or above) in Community Services, Education or Social Service or strong experience in community services, ideally within the NGO, health, or community sectors.
- Understanding of volunteering, community development, and the challenges that priority communities face.
- The ability to manage budgets, lead workplans, and take ownership of results.
- Cultural competency and the ability to support and advocate for Māori, Pasifika, Asian, and other communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
We believe in caring for our people, both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you'll have access to:
- A variety of wellbeing schemes, including an annual Wellbeing day to proactively protect your health.
- Retail discounts and discounted childcare
- Flexible working arrangements – work from home and the office.
- Programmes to enhance your cultural competence and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
- Dedicated time and space for kaimahi Māori, and other cultural communities within our organisation, including regular national and regional gatherings.
- Fitness Passport - discounted membership options at local fitness facilities
Me pēheatetukutono | How to apply
To view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to www.plunket.org.nz/careers. For specific questions about this mahi, please contact HR@plunket.org.nz
Applications close on 7th May 2026. Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.
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He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho
Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come
Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, naumai, haeremai.
