Tēnā e te hikuroa, e hiahia ana ki te whai mahi mō te hua o ngā tāngata whaikaha me te kapakihi o Connexu, ānei te whāriki o tēnei raranga maha otirā mauriora kia koutou katoa. | Hello to everyone who is looking to work alongside people with disabilities and our organisation Connexu. Here is the following list of details you will need to know,  ConneXu facilitates whole of life support for adults with an intellectual disability in a range of different circumstances and in a variety of ways. Some people live in their own homes and receive specific support to assist with their needs or to help them pursue their interests. The focus of service development is on facilitating a range of options to best suit the aspirations of people who require some assistance to live their lives. Are you a dynamic and compassionate leader ready to drive positive change in the disability support sector? At ConneXu, we believe in empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives — and we’re looking for a Leader of Partnerships and Enablement to help guide that mission. Your Purpose In this pivotal leadership role, you will lead, coach, and inspire a team of Community Facilitators who work alongside our disabled partners to provide individualised, innovative, and person-centered support. You will shape the team culture, ensure service quality, drive performance, and uphold the principles of Enabling Good Lives. Ko tā mātou mahi | Our Role As a Leader in our Partnerships and Enablement team, you will play a vital role in empowering people to live their best lives. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will: Lead & Develop Teams: Guide and inspire a team of up to 30, fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration. Promote open communication, celebrate successes, and lead with integrity and compassion. Manage & Support Staff: Oversee day-to-day operations, recruit and onboard new team members, and provide regular coaching and performance feedback to build capability and confidence. Ensure Service Quality: Monitor wellbeing, maintain compliance with standards and regulations, and address any service delivery concerns promptly. Plan Strategically: Develop rosters, schedules, and resource plans to ensure consistent, timely support. Manage team and house budgets responsibly. Promote Safety: Champion health, wellbeing, and safety for both team members and the people we support. Responsive Leadership: Provide timely leadership support to ensure continuity of care and effective decision-making when needed. Build Relationships: Develop strong, respectful relationships with disabled partners, their whānau/families, internal teams, and external stakeholder Ko koe tēnei | About You You are an experienced Leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring: Proven leadership or management experience, ideally in health, disability, or social services. Strong coaching, team building, and communication skills. A commitment to person-led support and inclusion. Understanding of disability rights, legislation, and best practices. A relevant qualification in Social Work, Disability Studies, or related field (desirable). Experience in behaviour support, mental health, or specialist disability services (advantageous). Personal or lived experience with disability (valued). Most importantly, you have the ability to build genuine relationships, inspire meaningful outcomes, and walk alongside our disabled partners to enable good lives. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono: Please submit your application via the advert you have selected. Applications close the 21st of November 2025, however we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. ConneXu is committed to actively seeking a diverse applicant pool. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and from those who are committed to understanding disability. Please note, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Our Recruitment Process If your application is of interest, we will be in contact via phone for an initial conversation. You may be then asked to come in for a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager. You are welcome to bring a support person of course. Our Disabled Partners will be included in the recruitment process and selection. This may mean they are part of the interview, or, an observation with those you may potentially partner with may be arranged. Police vetting and Waka Kotahi drivers checks are mandatory for those who apply to work with ConneXu Once these steps are completed with the preferred candidates, we will contact the final shortlist with an outcome of their application. Ko te āhua nei, he waka eke noa, nō reira tēnā koutou katoa. Our belief is, we are all in this together and so, thank you all!