Enjoy plenty of variety, no two days are the same! Support individuals and families in urgent need of housing. Play a pivotal role in helping to grow the service whilst making a difference. Mo te turanga - About the role As the Team Leader, you will lead, manage and care for a team of social work and housing professionals, and oversee day to day operations of the centre. A key focus will be ensuring that the housing services of the centre are operating in a consistent and safe manner, and supporting centre staff and volunteers to ensure present and future strategies are in place. A key opportunity in this role is establishing and fostering relationships with internal/external partners that enhance communication, understanding and collaborative outcomes so that people can secure suitable long-term sustainable homes. Therefore, the ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively as a team and with other stakeholders is critical. With The Salvation Army, you will get the chance to make a real and positive impact in the lives of many people. With skills, planning and purposeful action, you will lead the team to support people to find a home and neighbourhood in which they will build the future of Aotearoa. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hard-working team with a commitment to supporting whanau, and to work with a long-standing social service provider partnering with the community to tackle homelessness. Minimum Requirements Minimum degree level in social sciences, or health sector is required. Hold a clean full driver's licence. Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. A background in the social services/mental health/addictions sector. Demonstrates natural leadership qualities establishing great relationships with staff, service users, peers. Strong leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach. Strong relationship building. Previous or current experience in transitional housing would be advantageous. Computer literate including Teams, Outlook and Office 365. Able to meet a tight budget, management reporting. Able to relate to people with sensitivity, care and patience. Highly developed written and oral communication skills. A strong understanding of, and a heart for, social justice issues. Ability to work to targets and deadlines. Ability to work proactively, problem solve and meet multiple demands. Strong cultural competency, with the ability to work from a bicultural perspective. A commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army. Our offer to you: Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross. TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7. Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing. Subsidised flu vaccinations. Flexible working arrangements. Free car parking. The hours for this role will be 40 per week. The starting salary for this role is likely to fall between $95k and $122k. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! We look forward to receiving your application! The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity. To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 8428TM. The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army. If you're looking for meaningful work that really makes a difference to the communities we serve, you've come to the right place! But there are other great reasons to jump on board too. We know that to attract and retain the best people, we've got to make The Salvation Army one of the best places to work in the country, so here are a few of the ways we support our people: Employee Assistance programme. Flexible working arrangements. Flu vaccinations (subsidised). Subsidised medical insurance with Southern Cross. Full entitlement of sick leave at 18 months (first 10 days upon completing six months, and a further 10 days at one year work anniversary). Two additional leave days a year. A range of product service discounts at retailers such as Big Save, Resene, Beaurepaires, 2 Degrees, Hertz, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, Torpedo7 and Warehouse Stationery. We are no ordinary Army. Since 1883, The Salvation Army has fought poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand. Each year, we help more than 120,000 families and individuals in need with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes and other comfort and support. At The Salvation Army, we are committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society by God's power. The Army's work in over 130 countries is coordinated by our International Headquarters in London, which is the base for our international leader, General Lyndon Buckingham. To signal the culture we want to see, we have introduced seven values that we believe reflect who we are, how we strive to act and how we make decisions: Connected Courageous The Salvation Army has been transforming lives around the world since 1865. #J-18808-Ljbffr