Service Coordinator

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THE ROLE

Rescare is seeking a motivated and compassionate Service Coordinator to join our growing team in the Wellington/Lower Hutt region.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Service Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day operational management of our disability support services. You will oversee a team of support workers, coordinate individualised support plans, liaise with funded agencies, whanau, and health professionals, and ensure service delivery meets regulatory and quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and genuine care for the people we support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate day-to-day service delivery across caseloads
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of Support Workers
  • Develop, review, and implement individual support and care plans
  • Manage staff rostering, leave, and scheduling to ensure continuity of care
  • Liaise with Whaikaha, ACC, MoH, and other funding bodies
  • Maintain accurate documentation aligned with NZS 8134:2021
  • Support incident reporting, risk management, and quality improvement
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with the people we support and their whanau
  • Participate in audits, reviews, and compliance activities
  • Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of support staff
  • Champion the organisation’s values and person-centred practice
  • Contribute to policy development and continuous service improvement
ABOUT YOU — ESSENTIAL
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in the New Zealand disability support sector
  • Demonstrated staff supervision or team leadership experience
  • Knowledge of Nga Paerewa NZS 8134:2021 and relevant NZ legislation and Familiarity with Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles and person-centred practice
  • Proven ability to manage support plans, documentation, and compliance
  • Sound understanding of funded disability services (ACC, MSD)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Current full New Zealand driver’s licence
  • Eligible to work in New Zealand
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
  • NZ Level 4+ qualification in Health & Wellbeing or Social Services
  • Experience with positive behaviour support (PBS) or complex needs
  • Familiarity with residential support settings
  • Experience with rostering systems and digital care documentation
  • Understanding of tikanga Maori and culturally responsive practice
  • Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Flexible Hours
20–25 hours per week across agreed days
  • Meaningful Work
  • Supportive Team
  • Growth
  • Work-Life Balance
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