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Service Manager - Full Time (40 hours/week)
Child Youth and Respite Service
Auckland Location
Join Spectrum Care - Where Every Life is Empowered by Choice
At Spectrum Care, we proudly support children, young people, and adults with disabilities—as well as their whānau—on their journey toward lives filled with choice, inclusion, and possibility. We believe in daring to dream and building communities where everyone belongs. Our vision is simple yet powerful: Every person with a disability deserves a life of choice, freedom, and independence.
About the Role - Service Manager
As a Service Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in the delivery of supported living services. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of homes where disabled individuals—particularly children and young people—receive care and support. This includes managing staff, ensuring safe and nurturing environments, and fostering a culture of respect, empowerment, and inclusion.
Your work will involve close collaboration with families and whānau to understand the unique needs, aspirations, and challenges of each child. You'll coordinate personalised support plans that promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and social engagement. This may include facilitating access to education, therapies, recreational activities, and community participation. You'll also monitor health, behavioural, and developmental outcomes, working alongside health professionals, educators, and other specialists to ensure services are responsive, high-quality, and tailored to each individual.
This role requires a compassionate and proactive approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, advocacy, and continuous improvement. You'll be a key figure in helping children with disabilities thrive—not just in their homes, but in their wider communities.
As a Service Manager, you'll:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of supported living homes
Lead and support a team of dedicated staff
Coordinate a School Holiday Programme including venue, staff, and students
Monitor health, wellbeing, and lifestyle outcomes for the people we support
Facilitate connections for the people we support with the community
Collaborate with whānau and health professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised services
Manage budgets and resources effectively
What You'll Bring
A Diploma or Bachelor's in Human Services, or a related field (e.g. psychology, teaching, health, social work, or management)
Experience in the health, disability, or social services sector
Strong people management and leadership skills
Clear communication skills, and ability to communicate compassionately with whānau
Confidence using digital tools and systems (Word, email, browsers, etc.)
Budgeting and resource management experience
A full NZ Class 1 driver's licence
Why Join Spectrum Care?
Competitive salary and benefits
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace
The chance to make a lasting impact in your community
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this sounds like your calling, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape a future where everyone has the freedom to thrive.
Job Details
Reference #
41676
Posted on
22 Apr 2026
Closes on
21 May 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, East Auckland, Waiheke Island
Expertise
Service Manager
Work type(s)
Full-time (40 hours)
Hours per week
Availability
Day shifts
CSW Practical Responsibilities List
Service Manager - Full Time (40 hours/week)
Child Youth and Respite Service
Auckland Location
Join Spectrum Care - Where Every Life is Empowered by Choice
At Spectrum Care, we proudly support children, young people, and adults with disabilities—as well as their whānau—on their journey toward lives filled with choice, inclusion, and possibility. We believe in daring to dream and building communities where everyone belongs. Our vision is simple yet powerful: Every person with a disability deserves a life of choice, freedom, and independence.
About the Role - Service Manager
As a Service Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in the delivery of supported living services. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of homes where disabled individuals—particularly children and young people—receive care and support. This includes managing staff, ensuring safe and nurturing environments, and fostering a culture of respect, empowerment, and inclusion.
Your work will involve close collaboration with families and whānau to understand the unique needs, aspirations, and challenges of each child. You'll coordinate personalised support plans that promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and social engagement. This may include facilitating access to education, therapies, recreational activities, and community participation. You'll also monitor health, behavioural, and developmental outcomes, working alongside health professionals, educators, and other specialists to ensure services are responsive, high-quality, and tailored to each individual.
This role requires a compassionate and proactive approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, advocacy, and continuous improvement. You'll be a key figure in helping children with disabilities thrive—not just in their homes, but in their wider communities.
As a Service Manager, you'll:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of supported living homes
Lead and support a team of dedicated staff
Coordinate a School Holiday Programme including venue, staff, and students
Monitor health, wellbeing, and lifestyle outcomes for the people we support
Facilitate connections for the people we support with the community
Collaborate with whānau and health professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised services
Manage budgets and resources effectively
What You'll Bring
A Diploma or Bachelor's in Human Services, or a related field (e.g. psychology, teaching, health, social work, or management)
Experience in the health, disability, or social services sector
Strong people management and leadership skills
Clear communication skills, and ability to communicate compassionately with whānau
Confidence using digital tools and systems (Word, email, browsers, etc.)
Budgeting and resource management experience
A full NZ Class 1 driver's licence
Why Join Spectrum Care?
Competitive salary and benefits
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace
The chance to make a lasting impact in your community
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this sounds like your calling, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape a future where everyone has the freedom to thrive.
Job Details
Reference #
41676
Posted on
22 Apr 2026
Closes on
21 May 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, East Auckland, Waiheke Island
Expertise
Service Manager
Work type(s)
Full-time (40 hours)
Hours per week
Availability
Day shifts
CSW Practical Responsibilities List
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Service Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
