About Us Equip | Mō mātou:

Equip is an independent mental health not-for-profit organisation associated with Windsor Park Baptist Church. Our Vision is to build stronger communities by putting our faith into action. We achieve this by supporting people to grow by providing high-quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.

We are a values-led organisation that cares about the people we work with and for. We aim to do what we can to address people’s needs and provide the momentum for them to move forward in their lives by providing high quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.

Our team feels valued, supported and appreciated which enables us to bring about positive change in the lives of others. We promote work life balance and offer career and leadership development opportunities and support.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We are an organisation that lives by its values and has a supportive team culture. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Professional development: External and internal paid training, professional and leadership development programme and support towards professional registration and study placements.
• Health and Wellness: Free flu vaccine, team building days and extra leave days including birthday leave.
• Employment Assistance Programme: Regular internal and external supervision and peer lead support and supervision.
• Other: Laptop, phone (work purposes and for longevity of employment) and use of modern hybrid fleet vehicles for everyday work activities, free on-site parking and staff discount at local childcare (Windsor Park only).

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi:

Equip is looking for a New Zealand Registered Health Professional to lead a team of qualified health practitioners and support worker staff based in our mobile community. Equip’s Community Support Hours service is an intensive and flexible mobile support service for adults aged 18 years and over who experience mental health issues. The service provides wrap around support to suit the needs of the individual living in the Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Waitematā catchment area.

The successful applicant for this Team Leader position will be based at the Equip Headquarters in Mairangi Bay and will be employed 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with an occasional on-call roster shift. The Team Leader will need to have a holistic focus and the people skills to support staff working alongside people in their recovery. They will also be an active member of a group of Team Leaders and undertake projects from time to time.

Primary Objectives for the Role:

• Establish and maintain two high performing teams, working well as individuals and as a cohesive team.
• The position requires a commitment to understanding and applying the principles and values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Assist in managing financial, quality, administrative and operating systems.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the delivery of services to tangata whaiora
• Develop and maintain a strong collaborative relationship with Clinical Teams who refer guests to the Service.
• Supervise and manage the performance of Kaimahi.
• Ensure a safe and effective service operation
• Be a contributing member of the management group and the Equip organisation

You | Mōu:

• New Zealand Registered Health Professional.
• Sound clinical judgement
• Comprehensive leadership skills.
• Previous experience in Mental Health sector is advantageous.
• Ability to build rapport and empathize with people from diverse backgrounds.
• An interest in Māori and Pasifika people’s customs and cultural norms.
• Have a passion for mentoring others.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong technology skills. Must be experienced in using Microsoft Office products and familiar with databases.
• A clean full NZ driver license.
• NZ resident or a valid NZ work visa.

If you’re interested in being part of a team that cares for people and brings about positive change, please submit your application