Service Manager - Mental Health Community PN
MASH Trust is a leading provider of support services for people with disabilities, mental health and addiction challenges, youth respite care and homelessness. We support people in their own homes, within MASH Homes, and in the community.
Operating throughout the lower North Island in Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Palmerston North, Hawkes Bay, and Whanganui, MASH Trust has over 550 dedicated staff and volunteers.
We work as one team, empowering each other to promote community inclusion and self-determination for those we walk alongside.
The Role: Based in Palmerston North and reporting to the National Manager – Mental Health Community and AOD, this role is all about maintaining seamless support to your team and service operations. Your focus will be on ensuring the delivery of quality services and continuous improvement in support services. You will motivate your team, ensuring they feel valued, challenged, and fulfilled in their roles, contributing to our mission of providing exceptional care to the people we support and enabling them to live good lives.
You will manage an exciting portfolio of Community Mental Health services, including LUCK, our community venue that extends practical support and social connection to a wide range of people in our community, including those experiencing homelessness. You be able to build positive relationships with multiple funders of our services including the Ministry of Social Development, Te Whatu Ora and Palmerston North City Council.
If you want a role that makes a real difference in our community with a mix of service delivery, development, and improvement, this job could be for you!
The Hours: This position is full-time and permanent, working 80 hours per fortnight.
About You:
- Knowledge of the NZ health sector and social services.
- Lead and motivate staff to enable great lives and enhance the recovery of the people we support.
- Strong person-centered and recovery-orientated approach to service delivery.
- Proven track record in building, maintaining, and influencing relationships and partnerships.
In addition, you will:
- Have relevant knowledge, skills, experience, or qualifications related to the establishment, growth, and delivery of new services.
- Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a range of audiences.
- Have the ability to collaborate across departments to achieve business outcomes.
- Have previous success in developing and implementing operational plans and initiatives.
- Show resilience in overcoming challenges and setbacks as you work towards continuous improvement in your services.
What’s in it for you?
You will have the opportunity to build strong, supportive services that contribute to the development of an organisation that has a meaningful impact on our community. Your work will directly improve the lives of individuals facing mental health and other wellbeing challenges, providing them with the support they need to thrive.
Join us and be a part of a team that truly makes a difference every day!
Applicants will be reviewed as they are received therefore the role may close earlier.
MASH Trust is not an accredited Employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process
